The development of network technology has greatly facilitated people's work and life, but it also brings certain network security threats. The more dangerous threat is the ransomware attack. The ransomware will not only bring damage to our computer system, but also encrypt our important file data for extortion. Only the ransom paid by the user can obtain the decryption key of the encryptor. Recently, the server databases of many enterprises have been attacked by the locked ransomware virus. From the point of view of the encryption method, it will scan the files inside the computer, but will not be recognized by the system's protection software. By using AES and RSA encryption methods to encrypt data files, it is difficult for technicians without certain computer skills to decrypt. Once the server of the enterprise is attacked by the locked ransomware virus, we should follow the correct process to deal with the problem, so that it can be resolved quickly to reduce greater losses. When the enterprise is threatened by the locked ransomware virus, the following are the correct handling and follow-up protective measures.
1. Isolate the infected server: First, the enterprise should immediately isolate the infected server from the network to ensure that the virus cannot spread further. Disconnecting from other systems reduces any possible risk of transmission and thus greater financial damage.
2. Contact a professional team: Businesses should then immediately contact a cybersecurity expert or technical support team and report the Locked ransomware infection to them. They will be professionals in handling such incidents and can provide guidance and support. Yuntian Data Recovery Center has a professional technical team for many years. It has rich experience in decryption and recovery for various suffix ransomware viruses on the market. The data recovery is highly complete, and the data recovery is safer and more efficient. Free detection, no charge if unsuccessful.
3. No ransom payment: Although it is possible to obtain a decryption key by paying the data, it also requires professionals to operate it to restore the system to normal, and paying the ransom is likely to cause secondary blackmail, which cannot ensure data security, thereby expanding economic losses. On the contrary, working with professionals can ensure the safety of data and solve problems as soon as possible through suitable solutions.
4. Data recovery and backup: If the business has an up-to-date data backup, make sure the backup is available and clean. After sweeping and clearing the virus, reinstall the system and deploy application software, and then use the backup data to restore the affected database. In addition, in order to avoid similar problems, enterprises should also develop and implement regular backup strategies.
5. Security updates and patches: timely install security updates and patches for operating systems, databases, and other software to fill potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses. These updates often contain fixes for newly discovered vulnerabilities and can improve the overall security of the system.
6. Strengthen network security protection: Strengthen the network security protection of enterprises, including the use of firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), etc. to monitor and block potential malicious traffic and attacks. At the same time, establish a rights management system and only grant necessary user access rights to reduce internal threats.
7. Network security education: Improve employees' awareness and knowledge of network security, conduct regular security training and education, teach how to identify and respond to potential network attacks, and reduce security vulnerabilities caused by human factors.
In general, facing the situation where the server database is infected by the Locked ransomware, enterprises should immediately isolate the infected server and cooperate with network security experts or technical support teams to deal with it. In addition, it is recommended that enterprises strengthen data backup and recovery strategies, regularly install updates and patches, strengthen network security protection, and improve employees' awareness of network security. Only by taking these measures together can companies better protect their server databases from future ransomware threats.