{"id":1000,"date":"2021-11-17T12:35:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T12:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vueittraining.co.uk\/?p=1000"},"modified":"2021-11-17T12:35:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T12:35:38","slug":"worried-about-the-latest-ransomware-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vueittraining.co.uk\/worried-about-the-latest-ransomware-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Worried about the latest Ransomware attacks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are a few tips that may help:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Upgrade to Windows 10 especially if you are still using XP.<\/li><li>Ensure you have an up to date anti-malware programme installed.&nbsp; Programmes such s F-Secure will work in the background to prevent attacks such as this.<\/li><li>Back-up your files to an external hard drive. 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