Servers are key devices for storing and processing important data in enterprises. However, it is well known that server systems are not completely immune to cyber attacks. One of the common threats is ransomware, one notorious variant of which is Locked ransomware. The Locked ransomware uses symmetric AES and asymmetric RSA encryption. The encryption method is complex and requires a certain level of computer technology to crack. When the server is infected with this kind of ransomware, the database is encrypted, and we need to take timely countermeasures to solve the problem. Below we will discuss how to solve the Locked ransomware in the server, and introduce some ransomware decryption methods and protective measures.
1. Solution:
1. Isolate the infected server: Once the Locked ransomware is found in the server, it should be isolated from the network environment immediately to prevent the virus from spreading further and infecting other files and systems.
2. Never pay: Do not rush to pay the ransom before responding to the extortionist’s demands. First, there is no guarantee that the blackmailer will actually decrypt your data. Second, paying ransoms only encourages the prevalence of criminal extortion.
3. Seek professional help: Because of the complexity of the Locked ransomware encryption technology, it is very important to seek help from a professional security company or security team. They can provide detailed analysis and solutions to ensure the best possible recovery of affected data.
2. Ransomware decryption method:
1. Backup recovery: If we have a complete data backup strategy and regularly back up data, then we can quickly restore the infected server from the backup.
2. Public decryption tools: Some security companies and online communities provide public decryption tools that can help infected servers decrypt files encrypted by the Locked ransomware. We can find and download these tools on the corresponding websites, but we must back up the poisoned files before recovery. Generally, the recovery of these tools is not complete, which will bring more difficulties to the secondary recovery.
3. Cooperate with network security researchers: We can also consult and cooperate with professional network security researchers and teams to obtain more in-depth technical support. They may have researched the decryption algorithm of a specific version of ransomware. Yuntian Data Recovery Center has a professional data research and development team for many years. It has rich decryption experience for various suffixes of ransomware on the market, such as locked, 360, malox, faust, lockbit, devos, elbie and other suffixes of ransomware. It has a mature decryption scheme, no fee for unsuccessful, high data recovery integrity, and data recovery is more secure and efficient.
3. Protective measures:
1. Timely update and patch: Regularly update the server operating system and software patches to fix known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.
2. Strengthen access control: restrict access to sensitive data and systems on the server, and use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the server.
3. Install reliable antivirus software: Choose and install a reputable and powerful antivirus software to detect and block potential ransomware in a timely manner.
4. Educate users: provide employee training and education, improve everyone's awareness of network security and be alert to common means of ransomware and other malware.
In general, once the server is infected with Locked ransomware, the computer server should be isolated immediately and professional help should be sought to solve it. In order to prevent ransomware intrusion, it is crucial to back up data regularly, use public decryption tools, cooperate with security researchers, and take appropriate protective measures. Through system security reinforcement and user education, especially paying attention to the latest security vulnerabilities and threat information, the risk of Locked ransomware in the server can be reduced.