Ransomware recovery
Recovering servers hit by ransomware
If your servers are hit by ransomware, the priorities are to limit the damage, preserve evidence and restore critical services as quickly and safely as possible.
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Scope of work
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Isolation
Disconnect affected endpoints and servers to stop the spread.
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Initial forensics
Identify the root cause and attack path before systems are cleaned.
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Data and service recovery
Restore data and services in business-priority order from backups verified as clean.
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Post-incident hardening
Strengthen controls so a similar incident does not recur.
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Order of work
Triage
Assess how much is encrypted, which critical systems are affected and which backups are available.
Containment
Isolate compromised networks and accounts without destroying evidence.
Eradication
Remove attacker access and persistence before recovery starts.
Recovery
Restore in stages by business priority, with close monitoring.
Review
Incident report, lessons learned and a hardening plan.
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