How can you avoid falling victim to ransomware? Reduce your chances by adopting the following safety practices:   The Most Important Protection: Backups Keep regular backups of your files — automated if possible. Store them in three places: On your computer External drive (unplug after backup!) Cloud backup service A backup that is connected can be encrypted by ransomware. If you have clean backups, ransomware loses its power. Be Smart With Email and Phone Calls — Phishing Is the #1 Cause of Ransomware Many ransomware… more