Tackle Ransomware Attack Situation Effectively

Ransomware is one of the most concerning types of malware that can bring a business down to its knees. Ransomware has been a serious concern for organizations for many years, but 2023 is again seeing a resurgence. Just in March, there were 410 reported ransomware attacks, nearly double the last year's April count of 208 attacks and 1.6 times higher than the 2022 peak month.

When an organization becomes a victim of a ransomware attack, it can lead to data loss, operational disruptions, and financial damages. Therefore, it is important to deploy cybersecurity best practices and be prepared beforehand on how to recover from a ransomware attack through an effective ransomware response plan. So, this blog explores the common causes of ransomware attacks and then presents the best ransomware response approach with the Ransomware Protect service of CARE.

Common Causes of Ransomware Attacks

Although many reasons can lead to a ransomware attack, below are a few common and popular causes of a ransomware attack:

1. Phishing emails – The major player in ransomware attacks
2. Outdated/Unpatched/Vulnerable systems & software
3. Lack of up-to-date cybersecurity measures
4. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerabilities
5. Lack of cybersecurity training
6. Supply chain attacks
7. Use of malicious websites
8. Weak passwords
9. Zero-day vulnerabilities

Other than the above common causes, cybercriminals might initiate ransomware attacks through other ways as well, such as insider collaboration, ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), etc.

In short, cybercriminals have endless possibilities to breach through defenses and initiate ransomware or other attacks. So, it is equally important to know how to recover from ransomware attacks effectively.

How to Respond to a Ransomware Attack?

Despite deploying cybersecurity best practices, an unattended loophole or emerging threats could still lead to a ransomware attack. Once an organization becomes a victim of a ransomware attack, the priority should be to restore the system and data in minimal time and reduce service disruption and financial loss. So, how do to an organization tackle these priorities efficiently? This is where the advanced and specially designed "Ransomware Protect" service comes into action.

Ransomware Protect is an all-in-one ransomware consultation and protection service offered by CARE, a certified and award-winning IT services company. With CARE's skilled and experienced cybersecurity professionals, cutting-edge technology, and industry best practices, Ransomware Protect service provides a well-structured and proactive approach to tackling ransomware attacks, from data recovery and negotiation to decryption and complete system recovery/protection.

The below five steps reflect how the Ransomware Protect service of CARE can take your organization out of the ransomware nightmare proficiently:

Step 1. Secure and Swift Data Recovery

If a ransomware attack hits your organization, CARE experts assist in swift and reliable data recovery. The goal is to minimize downtime and operational disruptions. Therefore, every possible measure is taken to restore the data.

Step 2. Ransomware Negotiation

In the event of negotiation with the attackers, CARE plays the intermediary role in interacting with the ransomware attackers. CARE experts use their experience and technical knowledge to get a more favorable solution for your organization.

Step 3. Obtain Decryption Key and Decrypt the Data

Once the attackers decide to hand over the decryption key, CARE professionals again handle the process efficiently. They obtain the decryption key from attackers and ensure your organization doesn't fall into another trap. After acquiring the decryption key, the CARE recovery experts decrypt the system and restore everything to normal.

Step 4. Malware Removal & System Cleanup

The CARE experts use proven techniques and tools to remove the ransomware from the system. The goal is to wipe out malware entirely and clean up the system to avoid more damage in the future.

Step 5. Future Ransomware Protection

Ransomware attackers can attack the same organization again for the same or new vulnerabilities. Therefore, CARE cybersecurity professionals enforce proactive cybersecurity measures to protect the IT infrastructure from future attacks. Besides that, the professionals will also collaborate with your team to implement other cybersecurity practices tailored to your organization, such as firewall installation, system updates, employee training, backups, network protection, etc.

Wrapping Up

Ransomware is a never-ending threat to organizations despite deploying best cybersecurity practices. Therefore, it is crucial to be prepared about how to respond to ransomware attacks to reduce the impacts and recover faster. Out of all the different ways to tackle ransomware attacks, the Ransomware Protect service of CARE provides the most efficient and streamlined approach. Whether it is data recovery, negotiation, decryption, complete system recovery, malware removal, or implementation of advanced cybersecurity practices, it tackles all stages efficiently.

Overall, the best answer for what to do after a ransomware attack is to simply get in touch with CARE and put the Ransomware Protect service into action.

Contact us to consult us for Ransomware Protect solutions.