Ransomware
Data recovery specialists
Computer held to ransom? These are among the most devastating cyber attacks. Your files are encrypted and criminals demand payment – but paying is never the answer. We can attempt recovery without funding criminal organisations.
Many ransomware variants have known decryption methods. The sooner you contact us, the better your chances of recovery without paying a cent.
Immediate Actions
- Disconnect from the network immediately – unplug ethernet and disable WiFi
- Do NOT interact with the ransom screen or pay anything
- Take photos of any ransom messages on screen
- Power off the device to prevent further encryption
- Contact professionals before attempting any recovery
NEVER PAY THE RANSOM
No guarantee of recovery • Funds criminal organisations • Makes you a target for repeat attacks • Professional recovery may be possible
What Ransomware Can Do
Modern ransomware is sophisticated and devastating. Understanding the threat helps you appreciate why professional intervention is critical.
Encrypt All Files
Lock every document, photo, and file on your computer with military-grade encryption
Destroy Backups
Modern ransomware actively seeks and destroys local and connected backup drives
Spread Across Networks
Infect every connected device on your home or business network within minutes
Steal Before Encrypting
Copy sensitive data before encryption to threaten public release (double extortion)
Demand Cryptocurrency
Require untraceable Bitcoin or Monero payments, often increasing over time
Target Your Contacts
Use your address book to send infected emails to colleagues, friends, and family
Cripple Businesses
Halt all operations, destroy customer databases, and compromise financial records
Permanent Data Loss
Without proper backups or recovery, encrypted files may be lost forever
Warning Signs
Recognising ransomware early can limit the damage. Look for these indicators.
Files renamed with strange extensions (.encrypted, .locked, .crypted)
Ransom note appearing as desktop wallpaper or text file
Computer running extremely slowly as files are being encrypted
Programs failing to open or showing corruption errors
Unusual network activity or connections to unknown servers
Backup drives suddenly inaccessible or encrypted
How We Help
Professional ransomware recovery and prevention services.
Ransomware Identification
We identify the exact ransomware variant attacking your system. Many older strains have known decryption keys available.
Data Recovery Attempts
Using specialised tools and decryption databases, we attempt to recover your files without paying any ransom.
System Restoration
Clean removal of the ransomware, restoration from backups where possible, and complete system rebuilding if required.
Future Prevention
Implement proper backup strategies, security hardening, and user training to make future attacks nearly impossible.
Why Time Matters
Every hour counts when dealing with ransomware. Here's why immediate action is critical.
Ransom Deadlines
Attackers often increase demands or delete decryption keys after deadlines. Early action gives us more recovery options.
Ongoing Encryption
Ransomware continues encrypting files until stopped. The longer it runs, the more data becomes inaccessible.
Data Exfiltration
Modern ransomware steals data before encrypting. Quick disconnection limits what criminals can extract and threaten to publish.
Variants We Handle
We have experience with all major ransomware families and their variants.
Don't Give In To Criminals
Contact us for professional ransomware identification and recovery options. Many attacks have known solutions – don't pay before exploring all options.