A ransomware attack is, for most SMBs, the most likely worst-case scenario. This playbook describes the first 72 hours — from detection to verified restart — with concrete actions, decision points and scripts.
Hour 0 — Detection
Typical signals:
Playbook: Ransomware Recovery
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