Ransomware Recovery Services
Ransomware is one of the most significant threats to U.S. and international businesses today. Traditional anti-malware and antivirus software doesn’t cut it anymore. A ransomware attack can cripple an organization in a matter of minutes, leaving it incapable of accessing critical data. Cybercriminals know this and are demanding increasing sums to decrypt data. Any operating system can be infected with ransomware, from Linux to Microsoft Operating Systems and even Mac OS. Our Ransomware Data Recovery experts are standing by. We have extensive experience helping companies respond to a range of cyberthreats. If you have been the victim of a ransomware attack please contact us immediately.
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What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts sensitive data and files, leaving the data owners unable to access them. In some cases, ransomware is confined to a single hard drive or server. In other cases it can spread through an entire network, encrypting gigabytes of files and leading to massive organization-wide data loss. Typically cybercriminals issue a ransom demand on-screen that can be paid in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency.
How is Ransomware distributed?
Ransomware is most commonly distributed through a range of common cyberattacks. Most often, we see Ransomware distributed through phishing emails. These emails typically have an attached firewall that automatically executes on your computer once downloaded. From there, the ransomware encrypts the hard drive of your Mac or PC, and in some cases can spread throughout the rest of the network. Once your hard drive has been encrypted a ransom note will appear demanding that you send cryptocurrency to a specific wallet address in exchange for a decryption key.
Ransomware Data Recovery Services
Touchstone Security employs world-class security talent with experience working on cybersecurity and cloud projects for clients including NJ Transit, Columbia University, and the Modern Language Association. Our team is ready to help you recover from ransomware. We focus on recovering deleted and encrypted important files as quickly as possible. If you have just suffered a ransomware attack the FBI recommends not to pay the ransom. We strongly encourage you to contact us as quickly as possible and we will work with you to get your organization back on track. Need help with Ransomware Removal in addition to recovery? We can help you regain control of your network and remove a range of malicious software.
Our Ransomware Recovery Process
Step 1: Ransomware Impact Assessment and isolation
We begin each engagement by taking the steps necessary to ensure that we prevent the ransomware virus from further spreading through your networks or computers. Once we are confident that additional IT infrastructure isn’t at risk, we begin working to determine the initial vector of infection, where your current data backups are, and the sensitivity of encrypted files. In many ransomware incidents, we will be dealing with one of the following types of ransomware:
- Wannacry
- Locky
- Cryptolocker+
Step 2: Ransomware Removal
Touchstone has worked with a multitude of companies to help them quickly and effectively respond to security incidents. Ransomware demands can be extreme and we will work with you to decrypt sensitive systems if possible and remove any traces of ransomware from your system. Our security professionals can help you effectively respond to a ransomware incident, remove cybercriminals from your network, and restore computer systems to full functionality. Contact us today to find out how we can help. Please note that Ransomware data recovery is not possible in many cases and we can make no guarantees. If possible, we will try to decrypt ransomware files. Where not possible, we will work to remove ransomware from your system.
Step 3: Ransomware Prevention and Lessons Learned
Once we have recovered as much of your valuable data as possible and helped you to get your IT systems back to full efficiency, we can help you put in place a cybersecurity program to reduce the risk that you become a ransomware victim again. This includes training your employees to prevent phishing from both email and social media, as well as putting in place endpoint protection and other cybersecurity safeguards to prevent future attacks.
Touchstone Security provides best in class Ransomware Recovery Services
If you have recently been the victim of a ransomware attack, or if you are concerned about the possibility of a ransomware infection, please contact us immediately. Our trained security experts have extensive experience in preventing, responding to, and recovering from ransomware attacks. Our team are experts in ransomware data recovery and cybersecurity. Please note that data is not recoverable in many circumstances and we make no guarantees.