Ransomware is malicious software that is installed on a computer without the user's knowledge, and then locked and inaccessible. It typically demands payment from the user in order to regain access to files, photos, and documents. To avoid ransomware, the following steps should be taken:
- Install and regularly update security software.
- Install Windows updates.
- Be careful when opening emails.
- Back up important files to an external hard drive.
- Be cautious when downloading files from the web.
- Be aware of requests to click on suspicious links.
- Do not enable macro script files.
