LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has tips on how to avoid ransomware attacks.

Ransomware is when a criminal infects your device with software that locks you out of your systems or files and demands payments to release them.

Nessel says these attacks can be devastating.

To avoid ransomware:

Update your security software

Be suspicious of links or attachments in unsolicited messages

Avoid using insecure wifi

Back up your vital data to multiple devices

Never plug in a USB device from an unknown source

“Ransomware can devastate residents and businesses by locking them out of their devices and demanding payment for access,” Nessel said. “By understanding how this malware works and taking proactive steps, Mic

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