{"id":3259,"date":"2020-12-28T20:36:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T04:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvaka.net\/beta\/?p=3259"},"modified":"2026-09-02T21:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T04:03:26","slug":"ransomware-rescue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alvaka.net\/beta\/ransomware-rescue\/","title":{"rendered":"Ransomware Rescue"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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1. How do I recover from a ransomware attack? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRansomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, and whether you are a small, medium, or large company, you are a target.\n

\nIf you have been an unfortunate victim of a ransomware attack, you are likely overwhelmed and wondering what the next steps are. We have been involved in many recovery efforts and have outlined what our clients experience as the most common and important steps when recovering from a ransomware attack.\n

\nThe process will be lengthy, expensive, and stressful but putting together a well-rounded recovery and response team will be invaluable. In the initial stages, engage a lawyer and find out what insurance covers. Have your response team assess the current situation (identify type of ransomware and damages) and start collecting forensic data. Decide if you will pay the ransom and\/or if you will hire a negotiator that specializes in ransomware. Keep the attack confidential while you lay out your plan\u2026continue to review the plan with your team\u2026and then execute with vigor. You will then need to develop and implement a cybersecurity strategy moving forward and make this a consistent part of your overall business strategy. To read a more detailed explanation of the steps, click\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/strong>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2. How long does it take to recover from a ransomware attack? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe time it takes to recover from a ransomware attack can vary widely. For most companies who are unprepared and unexperienced, recovery efforts will typically fall between the two to four week mark. However, recovery time can be cut in half (about one to two weeks) if you have a well-managed effort and experienced team.\n

\nProlonged recovery efforts are a result of many factors, and often come at the expense of the company\u2019s bottom line and reputation. In some cases, the company may never recover. It is therefore crucial to consider all of the variables that can impact the time it takes to recover from an attack. Below are five variables we find to have the most influence.\n

\n1. The most important is having a well-coordinated and experienced team of experts (includes ransomware recovery team, insurance company, incident response team, lawyers, ransomware negotiator, etc.)\n2. Type of ransomware and the experience level of the attackers.\n3. Size of your IT infrastructure.\n4. Configuration of your It infrastructure before the attack.\n5. The experience level, maturity, and size of your IT team.\n

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3. How much will it cost to recover from a ransomware attack? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your company has been hit with ransomware, you might be wondering how much the incident will cost you. There are many variables that will determine your costs, including company size, the complexity of your network and applications, and which ransomware you have been infected with. There are two cost categories to consider: Cost to Recover and Total Cost of Ransomware Recovery (TCRR).\n

\nThe Cost to Recover includes the amount of cash you will need to pay out for recovery activities like incident response, decryption and system recovery, forensics, and the ransom amount paid (if any). The Total Cost of Ransomware Recovery (TCRR) will also include the lost revenue associated with the incident, due to downtime, brand reputation, etc. Your downtime will vary depending on the specifics of your attack.\n

\nWe have created a Ransomware Recovery Cost Calculator that will help you determine your estimated TCRR.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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