Ransomware attacks in the US have increased dramatically, averaging 4,000 per day in January 2016 compared to 1,000 daily in 2015, according to a government report. These ransomware attacks target both home users and corporate networks. The report advises backing up important files regularly to avoid losing them unless a substantial ransom is paid to hackers.

1. Ransomware Alert – A recent U.S. Government inter-agency report
indicates that, on average, there have been 4,000 daily ransomware attacks
in the US January 1, 2016. This represents a 300% increase over the 1,000
daily ransomware attacks reported in 2015. These attacks are on all types
of users, from home users, to corporate networks. So back up your
important files on a regular basis to protect yourself from losing them
unless you make a substantial payment to a hacker.