Protect yourself against WannaCrypt Ransomware Attacks

With the recent ransom attacks going on please ensure you anti-virus and malware scanner are up-to-date.
Below is some information from Microsoft to help protect you against these attacks. There is a free scanner as well you can download and run. This free scanner expires after 10 days, please download it again to receive updated protection.
​Malware Detection
Windows Defender, System Center Endpoint Protection, and Forefront Endpoint Protection detect this threat family as Ransom:Win32/WannaCrypt.
 In addition, the free Microsoft Safety Scanner http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/ is designed to detect this threat as well as many others.
Useful information - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/customer-guidance-for-wannacrypt-attacks
Update 28/06/2017 - In light of the latest attacks called "Petya Ransonware" ensure your anti-virus is up-to-date. Windows Defender should be the following
Malware Detection
Ensure you have a definition version equal to or later than:
• Threat definition version: 1.247.197.0
• Version created on: 12:04:25 PM : Tuesday, June 27 2017
• Last Update: 12:04:25 PM : Tuesday, June 27 2017