What To Do After a Ransomware Attack?
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1. Disconnect the Infected System: First and foremost, isolate your computer from the network to prevent the ransomware from spreading further.
2. Contact an Information Security Expert: A knowledgeable security expert can help you determine the extent of the attack and assess any damages that may have occurred.
3. Back Up Your Data: Make sure to back up your important data to an external hard drive or other storage media.
4. Restore from a Clean Backup: If the ransomware attack has affected your data, you should use a clean backup to restore your files. Be sure to scan the backup files before restoring them.
5. Change Passwords: Change passwords for all user accounts and any other accounts that may have been compromised in the attack.
6. Report the Attack: Finally, report the attack to law enforcement and/or other appropriate government agencies.