Another bad virus

Since Friday afternoon a massive ransomware attack, dubbed “WannCry” has been underway. This has spread to 200,000 computer systems.
 
The New York times has the current attack map at the following link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/05/12/world/europe/wannacry-ransomware-map.html?_r=0
 
Here are a few tips to help you protect your systems:
 

•          Be aware!  Do NOT click on links or open attachments that you are not expecting to receive.
•          Run all patches including Windows, Office, Adobe Products, Java, Web Browsers, etc.
•          Check that your antivirus software is running and updated.  Run a full or deep scan.
•          Filter your incoming email for viruses and phishing attacks.