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Post-Ransomware Response: Victim Says 'Do the Right Thing'


Post-Ransomware Response: Victim Says Do the Right Thing
May 5, 2021
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SEPA launched a dedicated site to describe its response and the status of systems and processes being restored.
If your organization, despite its best cybersecurity efforts, suffered a ransomware outbreak today, would it be well prepared to do the right thing with its response?
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has provided a good example, issuing clear and regular communications as it rebuilds many systems from scratch after refusing to pay a ransom.
We were clear that we would not use public finance to pay serious and organized criminals intent on disrupting public services and extorting public funds.   ....

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Ransomware Cleanup Costs Scottish Agency $1.1 Million


Ransomware Cleanup Costs Scottish Agency $1.1 Million
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Pressure tactics: After SEPA refused to pay the Conti ransomware operation s ransom, the gang leaked stolen data on its dedicated data leak site.
How much does it cost to recover from a Conti ransomware gang s attack?
For the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, so far the cleanup from a December 2020 attack has cost nearly 790,000 pounds ($1.1 million), according to figures obtained by the BBC under freedom of information laws. Of that amount, it reports that $635,000 was spent to stabilize the agency s IT platform.
SEPA is the Scottish government s principal environmental regulator. The nondepartmental public body - meaning it largely operates independently - has a staff of about 1,200. ....

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