Petya Ransomware Outbreak

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Stop Petya with Intercept X – Try for Free

What is Petya Ransomware?

A new variant of the Petya ransomware (also called PetrWrap or GoldenEye) is behind a massive outbreak that spread across Europe, Russia, Ukraine, and elsewhere. It also includes the EternalBlue exploit to propagate inside a targeted network.

For the latest information about how to stay protected,
refer to the Sophos Knowledge Base article.

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For additional information on this attack
see the Naked Security blog.

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How Do I Stay Protected?

1. Ensure systems have the latest patches, including the one in Microsoft’s MS17-010 bulletin.

2. Consider blocking the Microsoft psexec tool from running on users’ computers using a product such as Sophos Endpoint Protection.

3. Back up regularly and keep a recent backup copy off-site.

4. Avoid opening attachments in emails from unknown recipients.

5. Download the free trial of Sophos Intercept X.

6. For home (non-business) users, register for the free Sophos Home Premium Beta, which adds advanced protection from ransomware.





How Sophos Protects Against
Petya Ransomware

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Intercept X Is the Most Advanced
Ransomware Protection Available

The proven CryptoGuard capabilities in Sophos Intercept X block ransomware as soon as it starts trying to encrypt your files, returning data to its original state. Intercept X:

  • Protects endpoints from ransomware attacks
  • Automatically rolls back encrypted file changes with no data loss
  • Stops both local and remote file encryption
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Ransomware is a $1 billion business that often evades traditional anti-malware. Learn what you're up against and how to stop it.

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