Uiwix, more dangerous then WannaCry ransomware!

~ Welcome back dear readers, and before I start my article i would like to suggest u all to take care of ur laptops and desktop computer. Due to ongoing Cyber attack in the entire world, more than 99 countries has affected of it. It is a kind of virus which encrypts all then files in the system and then asks bitcoins for giving back the access to the user. So, the best way to keep yourself protected from this ransomware is to take backup of your files in a different USB flash drive or external hard drive, which helps you to gain access of the system after getting affected.

~ According to the research, the security experts found a more dangerous thing than wannacry ransomware. It is known as Uiwix. Similar to Wannacry ransomware, Uiwix also exploits the vulnerabilities found in Windows SMB v1 and SMB v2. Now the question will arise in everyone's mind that is it similar to the Wannacry ransomware? The answer of the question given by the cyber security experts is that, it is somehow similar but not fully same. According to their research, they found some fragments of Wannacry ransomware in the Uiwix. The worst thing about Uiwix is that it cannot be stopped from spreading like Wannacry ransomware by registering domain.

~ Today, following the news, the spread of Wannacry ransomware is stopped by registering domain. But, Uiwix is more dangerous because it is unstoppable by any mean. Once it starts spreading then, it will not be in any researcher's hand to stop it. In another words, we can say it is a deadliest virus which can corrupts the whole system and encrypts each and every file as soon as it enters into tje system.

~Now the another question which will arise is that how does Uiwix work? The answer is it works similar as Wannacry ransomware works. It enters the system and then steals the user's access from the system till the time user pays the amount of Bitcoins demanded. According to the current exchange rate, they demanded the money which is equal to the $218.

~ Uiwix, the unstoppable virus exploits the system through network. The vulnerabilities in Windows SMB is not fixed yet. And until it is fixed this will spread speedily. So the only way to get rid of Uiwix is to fix those vulnerabilities of Windows. The most surprising thing is that, the security experts has raised this vulnerabilities to the company, but they didn't took any of the action against it. As we all know that 'Prevention is better than cure'. Also according to the security experts, this virus cannot be stopped now, but the important thing is to take preventive precautions to avoid such kind of attacks in future.

~ The security experts warns not to connect your PC to any of public Wi-Fi, because it will helps the virus to spread more severely. Hence, this should be avoided at any cost. Now, let me suggest you the precautions which you need to take so that u will be able to protect yourself from this attack. The following are some important tips to keep yourself safe:-
1. Do not open an unknown email
2. Do not download files from an unknown email
3. Do not click files from an unknown email
4. Avoid visiting malicious sites
5. Do not download software and apps from a third-party store/website
6. Show hidden file extensions
7. Keep your system updates
8. Make sure you are using a reputable security suite
9. Back up your data
10. Use System Restore to get back to a known-clean state.

~ The very first thing that all users have to do is to take the proper backup of their files to make themselves safe from the ransomware. The another important thing is to keep your systems up to date which is released by Microsoft. For more details stay connected with us and check our page regularly for the latest updates. Thanks for today. Keep yourself safe and secure from the ongoing and even any of the future attacks. You can also follow us on the following for even more interesting articles.
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