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performing-ransomware-response

Executes a structured ransomware incident response from detection through containment, forensic analysis, decryption assessment, recovery, and post-incident hardening, covering ransom negotiation, backup integrity verification, and regulatory notification. Use when actively responding to a ransomware outbreak or crypto-ransomware infection, or deciding on ransom payment and containment steps.

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# Performing Ransomware Response

## When to Use

- Ransomware has been detected executing or file encryption is actively occurring
- Users report inability to open files with unfamiliar extensions appended
- A ransom note is discovered on one or more systems
- EDR detects mass file modification patterns consistent with encryption behavior
- Threat intelligence warns of an imminent ransomware campaign targeting the organization

**Do not use** for general malware incidents that do not involve file encryption or extortion; use malware incident response procedures instead.

## Prerequisites