Ransomware
Ransomware encrypts company files and demands payment to unlock them and not leak them.
First steps
Isolate affected systems, protect backups, bring in incident response and legal counsel, check notification duties.
Reputation
Attackers threaten to publish stolen data; timely, open communication with customers and press protects trust.
Frequently asked questions
Should we pay?
Payment guarantees neither recovery nor silence; decide with legal and technical advisers.