[Robert DeLong]

The only problem with the following advice is if the ransomeware was put on the system awhile ago and remained inactive for a set period of time. Then you run the risk of it being on the backups as well.

Backup all important files frequently, and store them independently from your system (e.g. in the cloud, on an external drive);

[SES1066]

The only problem with the following advice is if the ransomeware was put on the system awhile ago and remained inactive for a set period of time.
Backup all important files frequently, and store them independently from your system (e.g. in the cloud, on an external drive);

True enough but these SCUM are also plagued by the 'White Hats' that look for fixes that can invalidate an attack scheme. Set a trigger for a year out and the crooks are betting it still working AND waiting a year for the prize. My bet is that 4 weeks is the max logical attack and my backup goes 5 weeks.

Naked HDs are incredibly cheap insurance and if hit I have a chance of taking it to a secure shop for debugging by earlier date parameters. These SCUM need an ongoing income stream, not just a big jackpot once a year.

[Kid Shelleen]

Does anyone one know how effective the ransomware protection feature is on Windows 10?