BBad Rabbit. The main way Bad Rabbit spreads is drive-by downloads on hacked websites. No exploits are used, rather visitors to compromised websites — some of which have been compromised since June — are told that they need to install a Flash update. Of course, this is no Flash update, but a dropper for the malicious install. The 2 actions above will prevent specifically against Bad Rabbit and all other ransomware. More information hereMore information here
Mark Gallagher
Here is a very quick and easy way to immunize yourself from this infection:
download this file but do not open it
once downloaded, RIGHT click on it and "run as administrator"
It will pop up a window, it will show success then you can click any key to finish/close
screenshot below
Another way to protect your computer from almost ALL ransomware threats is to install this program - just follow the prompts until you are done - very quick and simple
BBad Rabbit. The main way Bad Rabbit spreads is drive-by downloads on hacked websites. No exploits are used, rather visitors to compromised websites — some of which have been compromised since June — are told that they need to install a Flash update. Of course, this is no Flash update, but a dropper for the malicious install. The 2 actions above will prevent specifically against Bad Rabbit and all other ransomware. More information here More information here