Why paying the ransom doesn't guarantee recovery

October 29, 2026

By Shaun Stockman, Senior Director of Business Development, Americas at Ontrack. I’ve been on many calls, talking to insurers and incident response teams in the middle of live ransomware cases, and...

October 29, 2026

What happens after a ransomware attack

By Shaun Stockman, Senior Director of Business Development, Americas at Ontrack. I’ve been on many calls, talking to insurance carriers and incident response teams about the data recovery side of...

October 29, 2026

Can encrypted files be recovered?

By Shaun Stockman, Senior Director of Business Development, Americas, Ontrack We get this question a lot, usually from someone who just found a ransom note where their file server used to be. Can...

October 28, 2026

How to recover from a Ransomware attack: A step-by-step guide

I wanted to put together a clear guide on what to do once ransomware hits, since most people are making decisions under pressure and don't have time to research on the fly. 1. Isolate the affected...

October 28, 2026

How does ransomware actually work?

Shaun Stockman, Senior Director of Business Development, Americas at Ontrack. We work with insurers, DFIR teams, and IT departments after the ransom note has already appeared on the screen, so I've...

March 06, 2026

Data Restoration vs. Data Recovery: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Data Restoration vs. Data Recovery: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters In today’s digital landscape, data loss can strike at any moment, whether due to hardware failure, human error, or a...

November 28, 2024

How Does an Organization Prevent Data Loss From Ransomware?

In recent years, ransomware has repeatedly made the headlines. Organizations and consumers around the world have become the target of cybercriminals. There is an increase in the number of data loss...

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