Security Awareness Episode 4: Phishing and Ransomware – NCA Web Series

Security Awareness Episode 4: Phishing and Ransomware Video Description

We’ve all heard of phishing, but what does it mean? In summary, it is a tool and method attackers use to try to coerce people into clicking on a malicious site or downloading, potentially leading to a security issue.

Ransomware is a perilous consequence of falling for a phishing attempt. Ransomware is software that locks down data by encrypting it and won’t be unlocked through decryption until a ransom is paid. To protect yourself from ransomware:

1. Be wary of suspicious emails and look for the signs.
2. Make sure your antivirus software is up to date and running. It’ll help stop the ransomware in its tracks.
3. If ransomware is installed, you can ignore the ransom demand and restore the data if you've backed up your data. Unfortunately, in many cases, especially for large enterprises, the cost of the ransom is significantly less than the cost of restoring the data, even if it’s backed up. Therefore, the first and second layers of protection are critical.

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Security Awareness Web Series Episode List

• Episode 1: Passwords
• Episode 2: Data Handling
• Episode 3: Computer Theft
• Episode 4: Phishing and Ransomware - You Are Here
• Episode 5: Removable Media
• Episode 6: Vishing
• Episode 7: Internet Downloads
• Episode 8: WiFi

About this Security Awareness Web Series

This short security awareness series is a comedic look at security best practices. It is brought to you in partnership with Adobe, the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and Speechless Inc. The series comprises 8 videos available to view, download, and share in your organization.