Data Loss Prevention

Security Threat: CryptoLocker

The growing threat posed by CryptoLocker infection is the most significant security issues of the last decade. The program, once installed and running, is nearly impossible to circumvent and, once the encryption process is complete, the only options available to users is to pay the ransom, recover a non-infected backup, or face the permanent loss of all infected data. Luckily, there are a few common sense steps available to everyone that will lessen the chance of infection by the CryptoLocker program.