Dharma Ransomware Recovery and Removal Experts

1. Professional ransomware response can significantly decrease downtime. We deal with hundreds of cases every year. Through our years of experience, we have developed a streamlined process that brings our clients back online as fast as possible. In the event that a ransom has to be paid, purchasing the necessary cryptocurrency can take days. The process of resolving a ransomware attack without prior experience can take many hours of research. Most of our cases are completely resolved 24-72 hours after we begin the recovery process.
   
   
2. Avoid dealing with criminals and ensure legal compliance. Most companies don’t feel comfortable dealing with cyber-criminals. It can add another layer of stress in emergency. We maintain files on different groups of hackers in order to maximize security and effectiveness of negotiations. We also ensure that all communications and transfers comply with applicable laws and regulations to protect our clients against potential legal problems. 
   
   
3. Cryptocurrency transfers. It is always better to avoid giving into the attacker’s demands. If backups and normal recovery methods fail, however, there may be no other choice. Most ransomware attackers demand payment in Bitcoin. We guide you through the whole process of creating a crypto currency wallet and buying the crypto currency with you. Therefore we have different cooperation partner in order to prepare your wallet and do the transaction as quick and easy as possible for you. 
   
   
4. Ensure data integrity and security. As specialists in the field of ransomware incident response, we are always refining industry best practices for data recovery. We have robust, standardized procedures for backing up encrypted data, restoring data, and removing viruses to ensure that there is no data loss or damage.
   
   
5. Easy Insurance Reporting: All of our clients receive a detailed incident report with all information required by cyber-insurance and for law enforcement purposes. Thankfully, cyber-insurance often covers the cost of cyber-extortion as well as professional ransomware response services. Completing all paperwork correctly from the beginning can speed up the process of filing a claim and recovering lost funds.

Depending on the variant of Dharma ransomware, it could be possible that there’s a publicly available decryption method. Please use our request form, and we can check this for free for you. You can also use free websites to check this, too.

But it is never a guarantee to completely recover Dharma ransomware files. The ransomware uses AES 256-bit and RSA 2048 encryption standards together to create strong encryption.

Depending on the Dharma variant, there are different types of Dharma decryptors. Dharma ransomware is based on a 2-way decryption process. You will receive a decryptor executable, mostly called “decryptor.exe”, which first is used to scan the entire computer, network drives, external HDDs and other removable devices. After this scan has finished, you get a “Request code”, this contains the public key request, and it is completely individual for each victim.

This “Request code” is sent over to the attackers, who then generate your decryption keys. The keys generated are unique for each person. A decryption key which you get from another victim, who has already received a Dharma decryption key, will not work for you.

Dharma ransomware creates multiple Windows registry entries, creates hidden executable files and sometimes opens a backdoor in firewalls for further access. There are multiple steps necessary, including the cleaning up of the Windows registry, scanning for malware and the manual cleanup of the Dharma ransomware. Depending on the system environment, it is sometimes safer and faster to reinstall the operating system.

Dharma Ransomware’s primary method of distribution is through the use of unsecured RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), a port commonly used by employee and/or remote workers to access a company’s network remotely. Hackers use various methods to infiltrate the network via RDP, such as bruteforce attacks, phishing and port scanning.

Once the credentials are compromised, hackers gain access to the entire network, spread Dharma ransomware and eventually end up locking the entire network out of access for the company and their employees.

The problem with RDP is that it’s not safe, and Windows is notoriously known to feature an unsecure version of remote desktop protocol. Thousands of corporate RDP credentials are being sold on the dark web for as little as $3 per credentials.

Dharma ransomware encrypts files with an AES-256 bit algorithm. Some variants from Dharma malware are using a combination of AES-265 and RSA-1024 symmetric encryption to encrypt files and make it impossible for companies and individuals to recover their data.

1. Backup, Backup, Backup! In most cases, a fresh and secure backup of data can prevent ransomware attack from succeeding. For this reason, many attackers put in a lot of effort to find and encrypt backups. The best backup will be air-gapped, meaning physically disconnected from your main network. It is also important to have a regular backup schedule with robust security procedures. 
   
   
2. Install a Next-Gen Antivirus. Next generation anti-virus software combines a classic signature-based antivirus with powerful exploit protection, ransomware protection and endpoint detection and response (EDR). Mcafee, Fireeye, and Sentinel One are all examples of antivirus software with these features. 
   
   
3. Install a Next-Gen Firewall. A Next-Gen-Firewall is also called Unified threat management (UTM) firewall. It adds a layer of security at every entry and exit point of your company data communication. It combines classic network security with intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, gateway antivirus, email filtering and many other features. 

If you can afford it, having staff or hiring a dedicated service to monitor network traffic can also help to detect unusual activity and prevent ransomware attacks. Ransomware attackers usually do a lot of surveillance on a network before attempting a hack. This “reconnaissance” phase has certain tell-tale signs. If you can catch these early, it’s possible to detect the attacker early and deny them access to the network. 

If you get hit by ransomware, a professional ransomware response service can help to identify and patch security gaps.