Protect yourself from ‘WannaCry’ ransomware

The virus WannaCry has infected hundreds of thousands of computers since Friday in more than 150 countries.

The ransomware infects computers with Windows, encrypts information and then asks for a $300 payment to release the files.

Universities, hospitals and hundreds of companies, such as Fedex and Telefónica, have been targeted.

Although the attacks have slowed, experts have made a number of recommendations in order to avoid being infected by WannaCry.

• Do not pay the ransom. It is highly unlikely that your files will be released even if you make the payment
• Update your operating system (especially if you use Windows)
• Update your antivirus
• Do not open suspicious links or attachments in your emails
• Do not open emails marked as spam
• Avoid visiting and downloading files from suspicious sites
• Back up your information frequently
• Check your bank statements to verify that your information has not been misused

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