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Hit by Ransomware...Now what?
Where do you find help?
Not on Google! There are ads waiting to scam you even more...Cyber Insurance or Incident Response companies can help you.
Should you pay the ransom?
This is a business decision! Can you afford to be down? It depends on how prepared the organization was in the case of a ransomware attack.
One dollar before a breach equals $9 after a breach.
Either way, you’re paying. It’s how much you want to pay up front and how much you are willing to lose if you are not prepared.
Is it legal to pay?
Depends. If the threat actor is on the OFAC list (Google it...), then it’s illegal to pay.
Will you get your files back if you pay?
Depends. Organized crime has a “reputation” to maintain, so they usually give back your files. Lone Wolves (individuals) may not.
You paid the ransom. Now what?
It’s important to continually monitor and fix your environment. They could still be there watching and waiting in the background.
Should you get cyber insurance?
It’s a good idea, it won’t prevent a breach but will help to organize and clean up the mess.
How do you pay?
Attackers may give you a tutorial on how to pay. DON’T FOLLOW IT. You’ll end up losing even more. Instead, consult with a professional.
Be prepared, aware, and ready!
Make sure you have the basics covered -backups, passwords, ransomware incident and response plans. Be WIZER And train, train, train!
Leave it to the pros.
When you are hit, you are likely to be emotional, so bring in professional incident responder.
