Ransomware removal experts report that the IT servers of Coweta County have been compromised due to a ransomware attack. The County was able to recover the majority of its systems within two days with the exception of one department and external email systems.
After the attack was discovered, the management hastened the complete shutdown of all the systems and servers. Ransomware removal analysts found the ransomware to be an older ransomware that goes by the name of Bitpaymer. The malware has garnered a notorious reputation in the public and private sector as it infects servers and blocks any access to the entrapped data through encryption. Bitpaymer was first noticed in mid-2017 when New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell reported it.
The director of community and human resources, Ms. Patricia Palmer, offered her opinion on the subject matter. She stated that the ransomware somehow managed to enter through a weak spot. She also uncovered details about the ransom amount. The cybercriminals who created the malware are demanding $250,000 for decrypting the County’s files.
However, Ms. Palmer denied any plan for ransom payment and was confident about the County’s recovery from the crisis. She explained that they were con 112fident because of their backup measures. Since the county had been maintaining regular backups, the IT staff was certain about the rebuilding of the servers. Ms. Palmer informed the ransomware removal reporters that the last backup was completed successfully just a week before the attack. Moreover, she praised the role of the County’s IT director, Phillip Dinger and his team that had been involved in the recovery of the systems since the attack was discovered.
Ransomware removal experts have praised the efforts of the Coweta County and advised individuals, businesses and governmental institutions to backup their data regularly. Backup means that the victims can no longer be pressured by the strong-arm tactics of cybercriminals and do not have to pay any ransom.
