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The latest CryptoPrevent version 8.0 adds about 4000 such rules to cover a maximum of
known ransomware activity patterns. HoneyPot Ransomware Protection is another
unique functionality that terminates all non-critical applications as soon as ransomware
behavior is spotted. The Folder Watch feature complements the defenses by monitoring
common system paths for signs of malicious code.

Be advised these tools are good at prevention, but none of them will restore your files after a
piece of ransomware has encrypted them.

Moreover, these programs are no panacea. Cybercriminals keep coming up with new
contamination vectors all the time.

This is why it’s also important to exercise caution with spam email attachments, keep your
software up to date and routinely back up your important data.

About the Author

David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 15 years of experience in malware
analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David runs the Privacy-PC.com project which
presents expert opinions on the contemporary information security matters, including social
engineering, penetration testing, threat intelligence, online privacy and white hat hacking.

As part of his work at Privacy-PC, Mr. Balaban has interviewed such security celebrities as
Dave Kennedy, Jay Jacobs and Robert David Steele to get firsthand perspectives on hot
InfoSec issues.

David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with the recent focus on ransomware
countermeasures.

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