Cyberpolicy recommends, in case of violations in the work of computers working in computer networks, immediately disconnect them from networks.
The Department of Cyber ??Police of the National Police has received 22 reports on interference in the work of personal computers. This was reported in his Facebook coder National Police, Yaroslav Trakalo.
"These are appeals from both state and private institutions. In particular, and from one of the mobile operators, "- said Trakalo.
According to him, similar reports are received also in regional representations of the department of cyberpolicy.
"The message about interference in the work of personal computers continues to flow. All of them are fixed. After receiving such appeals, specialists of the department of cyberpolicy and other specialized services working to counteract the spread of the virus leave for the place, as well as to eliminate its consequences, "said Trakalo.
According to preliminary information, there has been interference in the functioning of computer networks by the spread of malicious software that uses newly discovered vulnerabilities in Windows OS, namely the SMB protocol.
"Cyberpolicy advises, in case of violations in the work of computers working in computer networks, immediately disconnect them from networks (both the Internet and the internal network)," Trakalo stressed..
To prevent unauthorized interference with the work (depending on the version of Windows), install patches from the official Microsoft resource.
"In addition, you need to make sure that all computer systems are installed antivirus software is functioning properly and uses the current database of virus signatures.
If necessary, you need to install and update your antivirus software, "Trakalo said..
According to him, in order to reduce the risk of infection, one should carefully treat all electronic correspondence, do not download or open applications in letters that are sent from unknown addresses.
"If you receive a letter from a known address that causes suspicion about its content, - contact the sender and confirm the fact of sending the letter. Make backup copies of all the critical data, "said Trakalo.