Please make sure your computer is up to date including all the software. This is nastier attack than the recent WannaCry ransomware, you wouldn't be able to restore your system in most cases. Mac Operating systems are safe, this is only affecting Microsoft Windows Operating systems.
Anyway, you can read more about this at https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/hacking/petya-spreads-to-australia-how-it-works-and-how-to-protect-yourself/news-story/a4bce6e080aa47b91bd1f3e5caea9145
Some Tips:
- Always update your system.
- Always use good internet security software.
- Most of the time Viruses, Malware, Ransomware, and Trojan spreads through email so don't open email or any attachment from an unknown user or suspicious emails.
- Regularly backup your system and don't keep the backup drive connected to your computer.
- Stay safe and never pay to the attacker to unlock the files.
Kind regards,
Mohammed Tajuddin
Mob: 0422 687 505
Web: https://tajuddin.whitepagesbd.com
Mohammed Tajuddin
Chittagong IT Solutions
Mob: 0422 687 505
Web: https://tajuddin.whitepagesbd.com
Blog: https://tajuddin.chittagong-it.com
Company: https://www.chittagong-it.com
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