Technology Department News

Ransomware

There is another report of another major ransomware attack. This one is based off of the same code as the WannaCry attack. If you have a Windows PC at home, please make sure that you have installed all of the security patches recommended by MicroSoft. MicroSoft has issued a security update that addressed this vulnerability. (This update was issued in April). Up to date computers will be fine.

This is also a good time to remember to “Think Before You Click”. Please make sure that you follow good digital practice of making sure that you are expecting a link, that you trust the person sending the link and that you verify the link before clicking on it.