Ransomware is malware used for data kidnapping, an exploit in which the attacker encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key. A Ransomware malware program may also be called a cryptovirus, cryptotrojan or cryptoworm .

Here are a few tips that will help you keep ransomware from wrecking your day:
**Back up your data. .
**Show hidden file-extensions.
**Filter EXEs in email.
**Disable files running from AppData/LocalAppData folders.
**Disable macros in Microsoft Office files.
**Disable RDP. ... **Patch or Update your software.
**Use a reputable security suite