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title: Ransomware Canary
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category: security
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# Ransomware Canary

## What is a Ransomware Canary?

If you're a computer user who's found a strange-looking file on your system guiding you to this page, you're in the right place! The file you found, which led you here, is called a ransomware canary.

## Purpose

A ransomware canary is a security feature deployed by Huntress EDR that:

- Acts as an early warning system for ransomware attacks
- Monitors for unauthorized file encryption
- Alerts security teams to potential threats before widespread damage occurs

## What to Do

If you found this file on your computer, **do not delete it**. It's a protective measure put in place by your IT administrator.

## Related Documentation

- [Huntress EDR](Huntress_EDR.md) - Endpoint detection and response