Security News > 2020 > April > 5 common mistakes that lead to ransomware

One of the most dramatic all-at-once attacks that your network can suffer is, of course, ransomware.

Ransomware attacks often rely on victims making a few basic mistakes that are often quite uncomfortable to confront - it's natural to assume you haven't made any, and it can feel both tired and tiring to keep going through the basics.

So we decided that we'd find a fun way to help you to keep track of the common blunders that often lead to ransomware - something with rhyme and rhythym as well as reason.

Learn how to scan your own network from the outside and make sure that any services that are open and listening for connections are supposed to be there, and that they are on your regular security checklist.

Many, if not most, ransomware attacks don't happen instantly or without warning - the crooks usually take some time, often days and sometimes longer, to get a picture of your entire network first.

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https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/04/27/5-common-mistakes-that-lead-to-ransomware/