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Premissions and CryptoLocker
ReadyNAS 312 systems deployed in various locations. Most workstations are accessing NAS hosted data via mapped drives in a peer networking environment. Everyone around here is clucking about Cry...
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In a commercial environment with task oriented workers with low technology knowledge and rudimentary skills, mapped drives are the only practical approach I have encountered. In a larger environment with actual Domains and group policies, more could be done but in the peer network environment we need to live with mapped drives.
You are correct, blocking write access will work for thwarting the CryptoLocker process. What I am seeking is some guidelines or advice on how to accomplish that task for the actual backup directory/files. An example might be running a batch file that changes permissions during the backup process and then changes them back after the backup has been completed.
This forum is filled with knowledge, I am hoping someone can provide me guidance.
In a commercial environment with task oriented workers with low technology knowledge and rudimentary skills, mapped drives are the only practical approach I have encountered. In a larger environment with actual Domains and group policies, more could be done but in the peer network environment we need to live with mapped drives.
You are correct, blocking write access will work for thwarting the CryptoLocker process. What I am seeking is some guidelines or advice on how to accomplish that task for the actual backup directory/files. An example might be running a batch file that changes permissions during the backup process and then changes them back after the backup has been completed.
This forum is filled with knowledge, I am hoping someone can provide me guidance.
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