Two "Must Have" Anti-Ransomware Tools

Ransomware is a program or web page that seems to take control of your computer, demanding money to release that control.  Or, as a variant, it holds your screen hostage and warns that you computer is infected or must have an immediate update, then gives a phone number to call to fix the problem.  I've talked about specific instances in other entries on this blog.

The Trend Micro company has two free programs you can use to defeat the ransomware.  They are:

• A program for ransomware that locks your computer:  https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1105975.aspx
• A program for ransomware that encrypts your files:  https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1114221.aspx