Today, antivirus alone cannot and will not protect you. If you download a file that’s infected with a code specifically designed to circumvent your security protocols, you are essentially inviting that hack in with a door WIDE open. Regardless of whether you’re using a work computer, laptop, personal computer, phone or tablet, you that can lead to a ransomware attack. While you can’t stop ransomware on your own, you can practice safe habits to help avoid ransomware attacks.