What to do if you are a victim of ransomware:
Immediately disconnect:
✅ USB drives or memory sticks
✅ Attached phones or cameras
✅ External hard drives
...or any other devices that could also become compromised
✅ Report the Incident
It is important that incidents are reported as early as possible so that you can limit the damage and cost of recovery.
If you are in an industry that is a prime target for ransomware attacks: Hospitals, Local & State Governments, Utilities, Banking, Mid-to-Large e-Commerce sites, we can provide recommendations and contacts for solutions that specifically address this growing threat.
Responding to a ransomware Infection
What to do if you believe your system has been infected with ransomware:
✅ Disconnect From Networks
✅ Unplug Ethernet cables and disable wi-fi or any other network adapters.
✅ Put your device in Airplane Mode
✅ Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
All of these steps can aid in preventing the spread of the ransomware to shared network resources such as file shares.