Ransomware - Encrypted backups
Hi Guys, one of the servers have been hit with ransomware, they have encrypted all files and folders including the last good backup, there is no offsite backup and this is the real only hope to get our info back. The backup was done the night before the attack and no further backups have taken place. All files are now encrypted with .roger extension I can rename the files back to readable .v2i format, but when trying to open them it fails, not sure if they corrupted or if just not doing it right. Are there other tools out there that can retrieve content information of .v2i backups? Hoping for good news...Thanks in advance
Backup Vs Ransomware : Data Protection and Revival
Ransomware is spreading across the globe like a wildfire. It has hit many and most of the critical services including Government and Finance sectors. While at it most of the users are concerned about how to protect their data and systems against such attacks. Following steps would work as guideline to protect and revive from such threats. Educate – do avoid: - Websites you don’t know - Email from unfamiliar senders - Physical media from others - Pop-up browser windows - Software with optional installs Secure – keep up-to-date: - Update operating systems - Install security software - Update device drivers 3. Backup - Take regular and frequent backups - Store backups separately - Test to ensure recoverability While defining backups Follow the simple Golden Backup Rule of 3-2-1 3 Backup Copies 2 Different Media 1 Offsite location Key Points: - Veritas System Recovery encrypts and protects system and user data during transit and at rest. - In case of infection VSR allows to restore partial data or entire system from any of the available backup copy: Onsite or Offsite. - The image backup technology makes sure that the recovery time is minimal which in turn minimizes the system downtime.