WannaCry ransomware is a new Trojan virus malware that has swept the global marketplace by force this past week. Security researchers have estimated that about 57,000 computers in more than 150 countries were infected by the end of the day on Friday.

As of this morning (Monday May 15^th) the WannaCry virus has infected more than 200,000 systems around the world, and it doesn’t look to be stopping anytime soon.

Our security system team has been tracking the developments of this malware, and are hoping that a solution will ensue very shortly. We put together the top five things you need to know about the WannaCry Ransomware and why our DataVault back up solution will help prevent you from becoming a victim. Sign up today for a 30 day complimentary risk free DataVault solution trial to protect your business from ransomware.

1. Ransomware is a type of Trojan virus that holds your computer’s files hostage, with the ability to completely wipe out your entire data at any moment’s notice.

There are many types of malware that can cause severe damage to your computer system. One type of malware that can negatively affect your computer is ransomware, this type of virus, like WannaCry will encrypt most or even all of the files on a user’s computer. The software will then demand that a ransom be paid in order to have the files decrypted. If the ransom is not paid, then the software can delete all of the encrypted files on the computer.

2. WannaCry will increase the ransom amount if it isn’t paid within 3 days.

The WannaCry ransomware will demand that the victim pay $300 in bitcoins at the time of infection in order to decrypt the files. If the victim does not comply within three days, the amount will double to $600. After seven days without payment, WannaCry will delete all of the encrypted files and all data will be lost.

3. The malware will install a text file on the user’s desktop with the following ransom note.

4. There is NO cure for an infected computer, the user will need to pay the ransom to decrypt their files.

Antivirus companies and cybersecurity experts are hard at work looking for ways to decrypt the files on infected computers. As of today there is no way of decrypting an infected user’s files beside complying with the malware’s instructions. It is highly advised to install any and all available security updates immediately. Specifically windows users that run Windows XP, or Windows 8. If there is confusion on what immediate steps you should take to protect yourself, please reach out to our team to help walk you through the proper precautions.

5. If your data is backed up on a regular basis, you can revert your files to the latest back up on your computer instead of paying the ransomware.

It is safe to say that every business small, medium or large should have a backup solution in place so that their data and files are protected. If a business does not have a backup they can become victims of not only WannaCry but any other ransomware that develops in the future.

This troubling malware is still running rampant over the entire world wide web, it is our job to help keep our clients and potential clients safe. Our team of system security experts have developed a DataVault solution that will back up your data in a safe and secure way to prevent such ransomware attacks from keeping your business from succeeding. Click HERE to gain access to our free DataVault solution trial that will protect you from the likes of WannaCry.