Phobos Ransomware Recovery

Depending on the variant of Phobos 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.

Depending on the Phobos variant, there are different types of decryptors. Phobos 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 Phobos decryption key, will not work for you.

Phobos 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 Phobos ransomware. Depending on the system environment, it is sometimes safer and faster to reinstall the operating system.

The most common attack vector for Phobos ransomware is an unsecured RDP-Connection (Remote Desktop Protocol). It is followed up by phishing emails and security vulnerabilities.

Phobos ransomware encrypts files with an AES-265 bit algorithm. Some variants from Phobos malware are using a combination of AES-265 and RSA-1024 symmetric encryption.

1. We can reduce your downtime from ransomware significantly. We’re dealing with over a hundred cases every year. We know what to do, to keep the downtime for your company to an absolute minimum. You can benefit from our expert knowledge and don’t need to do time-intensive researches by yourself.
   
   
2. Don’t deal with criminals directly. Most companies don’t feel comfortable dealing with cyber-criminals. It can add a layer of stress in this company-wide emergency. We handle the whole communication with the criminals for you, providing all the necessary information upfront, to restore your data as fast as possible.
   
   
3. Instant Ransomware Payment. We don’t recommend that you pay the ransom. But sometimes there’s no other way if backups and normal recovery methods fail. If you try to buy Bitcoins yourself, you run through an intensive Know-your-customer process, which usually takes2-6 days, if you try to buy higher amounts of Bitcoins. For this case, we always have Bitcoins in stock and can do an instant-payment for you.
   
   
4. We don’t damage your data. In every case, we use best-practice methods to back-up your encrypted data first, remove the Ransomware trojan and then restore your data with normal recovery methods or decrypt the data with the official software. This standardized process ensures that your data won’t get damaged and that the ransomware no longer spreads on your network.
   
   
5. Easy Insurance Reporting: You receive a detailed report and a sample letter, to easily submit this case to your cyber-insurance. Cyber-insurance usually covers a huge part of the costs involved with ransomware incidents.

1. Backup, Backup, Backup! Use a separated backup destination like a secure cloud storage provider or a local backup medium, which gets physically disconnected after a successful backup run.
2. Install a Next-Gen-Antivirus. It combines a classic signature-based antivirus with powerful exploit protection, ransomware protection and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
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 more.