Windows 10: If I encrypt all my data on all SSD HD, will I be protected against Ransomware?

Hi guys ...


Strait up question:

If I encrypt all my data on all SSD HD, will I be protected against Ransomware? Using Samsung's own encryption tools for SSD drives


Why dear Microsoft will you not sell Bitlocker as a stand alone addon, for a fair price?


If I should update my Win Home to Win Pro, the price tag will be 175 USD or 148€. That is a lot of money in 2020, where times are hard and every cent counts ....


If I decide to upgrade Windows and use Bitlocker, do I have to buy at Trusted Module Platform like the ASUS TPM-M R2.0 ?



Any help are very welcome


Fistbump

- B

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Filed encrypted by Tor ransomware

More information is needed to determine specifically what infection you are dealing with since there are many variants of crypto malware (file encrypting ransomware).
RSA-4096 / RSA-2048 / RSA-1024 / AES-256 / AES-128 are
encryption algorithms and not an explicit way of identifying a particular ransomware infection.

Are there any obvious file extensions appended to or with your encrypted data files (i.e. several random hexadecimal characters, words or email addresses)? If so, is the extension the same for each encrypted file or is it different?

What is the actual name of your ransom note? These infections are created to alert victims that their data has been encrypted and demand a ransom payment. Check your documents folder for an image the malware typically uses for the background note. Check the
C:\ProgramData (or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data) for a randomly named
.html, .txt, .png, .bmp, .url file. Most ransomware will also drop a ransom note in every directory/affected folder where data has been encrypted.

The best way to identify the different ransomwares is the ransom note (including it's name), the malware file itself, any obvious extensions appended to the encrypted files, samples of those encrypted files and information related to the email address used
by the cyber-criminals.

You can submit samples of encrypted files and ransom notes to ID Ransomware for
assistance with identification and confirmation. This is a service that helps identify what ransomware may have encrypted your files and then attempts to direct you to an appropriate support topic where you can seek further
assistance. Uploading both encrypted files and ransom notes together provides a more positive match and helps to avoid false detections.

After gathering that information, please read and follow the instructions below.

• How to Post a Topic Asking for Help With Ransomware

 

Malware and ransomware protection

You might also want to have a look at:

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help
• Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them.
  
• Ransomware FAQ - Windows Defender Security Intelligence
• Ransomware Avoidance
  
• How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide
  

 

ransomware

Adding to
Le Boule's comments...

The best defensive strategy to protect yourself from malware and ransomware (crypto malware) infections is a

comprehensive approach to include prevention and your
best defense is back up, back up, and more back up on a regular basis. When implementing a backup strategy
include testing to ensure it works before an emergency arises; routinely check to verify backups are being made and stored properly; remove (disconnect) and isolate all backups from the network or home computer...if not, you risk ransomware
infecting them when it strikes.

• The smartest way to stay unaffected by ransomware? Backup!
• Encrypted by ransomware...Prevention before the fact is the only guaranteed peace of mind
• Use an Anti-Exploit Program to Help Protect Your PC From Zero-Day Attacks
• Ransomware and RDP – Close those RDP ports now and stay vigilant!

For more suggestions to protect yourself from ransomware infections, see my comments (Post #2) in this topic...Ransomware
Avoidance...it includes a list of prevention tools.