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1. Pay attention and protect yourself, minimizing the likelihood of being caught in this scam
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Always have your firewall enabled
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Backup your data regularly to a secure storage
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Use a security software with real-time detection programs
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Set your anti-malware to analyse your system regularly and detect malware before it is enabled
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Keep your security software updated, setting all update settings to automatic
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2. In case you are a victim of ransomware
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Recover your data backup
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Avoid paying the ransom so that you don't encourage subsequent attacks against you or others
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Go to a cybersecurity specialist for advice before you act
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3. Remove the identified threat
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Use the security software tool that is specific to this purpose, although 100% effectiveness is not guaranteed
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As a last resort, reset your operating system and turn on your device
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