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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan. Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law.

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In our previous article, “<a href="https://www.wnj.com/Publications/Ransomware-on-the-Rise">Ransomware on the Rise</a>,” we wrote about the newest form of online extortion and how it’s affecting businesses nationwide. This type of extortion is becoming widely popular due to the large payoff hackers are receiving. However, like other attacks, you can take proactive steps to avoid a ransomware situation. Here are 5 steps you can take right now to reduce the threat of ransomware:

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If your PC does come under attack, experts advise taking these steps:

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These are just a few precautions your organization can put in place to avoid becoming a ransomware target and steps you should take if you become a ransomware victim. Of course, if you’d like to discuss this topic in more detail or have other information technology questions, please contact Janet Knaus at <a href="mailto:jknaus@wnj.com">jknaus@wnj.com</a> or 616.752.2150, Nate Steed at <a href="mailto:nsteed@wnj.com">nsteed@wnj.com</a> or 616.752.2723 or any other member of the Information Technology Transactions Group at Warner Norcross &amp; Judd LLP.

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Proactive Steps Your Business Can Take to Reduce the Threat of Ransomware

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Proactive Steps Your Business Can Take to Reduce the Threat of Ransomware

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