Can an expert help when struck by ransomware?
September 15th, 2017
Computers and servicers are being targeted by ransomware but also mobile devices. Attackers are not only targeting PCs but also mobile devices. “The mobile threat landscape for ransomware was far from calm” during the first three months of 2017, he said. “Ransomware targeting mobile devices soared, with new ransomware families and modifications continuing to proliferate.”
The Kaspersky lab malware report for this year has shown the number of mobile ransomware files detected had reached 218,625, compared to 61,832 in the previous quarter of 2016. Devices that are held ransom means the user must pay in order to access their data
Ransomware - How It Works and Recovery
Ransomware is installed on your system when you open an infected or executable file. Often .exe extension on Windows computers are the most susceptible and infected. Even a simple Word document (.docx) may run a macro that allows the cryptovirus to start its process. The files are then encrypted.
The good news a data recovery expert can often help. Often a computer has not lost the data, the data can be recovered or some ransomware programs use outdated encryption and some of the encryption techniques have even been broken. In all of these list scenarios, data recovery is possible.
If you believe that you have a ransomware-infected file or computer, do not open it or continue using it. Contact me to discuss your next steps toward safe recovery. Paying the ransom is always a last resort, but we leave it open as an option because our goal is to restore your files under any circumstances. As every case is different, I cannot guarantee that a decryption method exists for your case without performing an evaluation first.
