Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware 1.0.12.151

Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware helps keep your data safe by protecting your computer against ransomware.

This new vaccine tool protects against known and potential future versions of the CTB-Locker, Locky, and TeslaCrypt crypto ransomware families. No complicated configuration is required to get it up and running.

Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware monitors your PC in real time and automatically blocks ransomware actions. It can launch with Windows and run minimized in the system tray, safeguarding your computer without interfering with your work.

In addition to real-time anti-ransomware protection, this application integrates an immunization technique that prevents executables from the ‘AppData’ and ‘Startup’ folders from launching.

Local files are encrypted using a randomly generated 2048-bit RSA key pair associated with the infected computer. The public key is stored on the infected computer, while the private key can only be obtained by paying within a specified time frame. If payment is not made, the private key is threatened with deletion, leaving no method to recover the locked files.

One of the most common infection vectors is drive-by attacks through infected ads on legitimate websites, but infections can also occur through downloaded apps.

Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware Features:

• Use an antivirus solution that is constantly updated and able to perform active scanning
• Schedule file backups (either locally or in the cloud), so data can be recovered in case of corruption
• Follow safe internet practices by not visiting questionable websites, not clicking links or opening attachments in emails from uncertain sources, and not providing personally identifiable information on public chat rooms or forums
• Implement/enable ad-blocking capacities and anti-spam filters
• Virtualize or completely disable Flash, as it has been repeatedly used as an infection vector
• Train employees in identifying social engineering attempts and spear-phishing emails
• Enable software restriction policies. System administrators must enforce group policy objects in the registry to block executables from specific locations. This can only be achieved with a Windows Professional or Windows Server edition.