When ransomware strikes, rapid and coordinated action is critical to limit damage and restore operations. This quick sheet outlines six essential response steps, starting with avoiding ransom payments due to low recovery success rates. Immediate isolation of infected systems prevents lateral spread, followed by identifying the attack source and alerting all users. Reimaging compromised endpoints, servers, and virtual machines ensures malware removal. Final recovery relies on restoring clean data from time-indexed cloud backups rather than attempting decryption. The guidance emphasizes preparation through automated backups and cloud disaster recovery to enable fast, secure restoration without business disruption or additional risk.

Join for free to read