Don’t WannaCry? Protect yourself from ransomware (Updated)

A ransomware threat demands payment from a user in exchange for unlocking private data.

In light of the ongoing WannaCry ransomware attack that is wreaking havoc on Windows PCs around the world, it’s best to be aware of the best practices and things to avoid. 

Basically ransomware is malware that locks out users from their files and/or data in devices such as PCs unless the user pays a sum demanded by the hackers.