Windows 10: CryptoPrevent Version 8 is Out

Another great addition to fighting the criminals

CryptoPrevent Malware Prevention Foolish IT

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How crypto ransomware spreads... is it decryptable...should I pay the ransom

quietman7,

While this discussion deals mainly on how to deal with the after-effect of ransomware.. Do you have suggestions on what users can do to protect their computer and/or data from these attacks?

I have liked cryptoprevent, but have seen other market entries (some from suspicious vendors)

CryptoPrevent Malware Prevention

use free version only-for personal use

This tool (cryptoprevent) does not run in the back ground, it automatically changes registry settings (some recommended by Microsoft), but it does update occasionally, so check it for updates.

And maintaining a rotating backup, with non-attached storage (to much work for many average users)

Also, with the reports of the more recent attackers using tools and methods previously associated with state sponsored intrusions, would a more hardened OS by Microsoft, that incorporated some of the methods from spiceworks and/or cryptoprevent, be helpful.

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I accidentally deleted settings off of my computer

I deleted settings by a mistake trying to reset my computer. I had google but I still couldn't find what I need.

 

Thanks for the info, shimshom !!

 

Thanks for the heads up...

 

When I run the updater from version 7.4.21 it says there are no updates found. Guess I'll just uninstall and install version 8...

 

I find this version more picky than the older one and prone to provide the user with more issues.