RANSOMWARE
REMOVAL
LONDON · 24/7
Emergency ransomware removal in London. We contain the attack, remove the ransomware, recover your data from clean backups, and harden your systems — without paying the ransom.
Ransomware removal process —
what happens when you call
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Immediate triage by a senior incident responder. We assess scope, advise on containment, and dispatch an engineer if required.
Isolate & contain
Infected systems isolated to stop lateral spread. Network segmentation enforced. Attacker access revoked.
Identify the strain
Ransomware variant identified. Decryptors checked. Threat actor TTPs assessed to determine full breach scope.
Recover from backup
Clean backups identified and verified. Systems rebuilt from known-good state. Data restored without paying ransom.
Root cause & hardening
Attack vector identified and closed. Security gaps remediated. MFA, EDR, and patching enforced across all systems.
Regulatory notifications
ICO notification assessed and filed if required. Insurer liaison. Post-incident report for your board and auditors.
Ransomware removal —
questions answered
Q.What should I do if my business has been hit by ransomware?
Immediately: (1) Do NOT pay the ransom — call Coreitech first on 0203 834 9728. (2) Disconnect infected devices from the network — pull ethernet cables and disable Wi-Fi. Do not shut down devices. (3) Do not attempt to decrypt files yourself. (4) Preserve logs — do not wipe systems. (5) Call your cyber insurer to open a claim. Coreitech provides 24/7 emergency ransomware response across London and the UK.
Q.Can ransomware be removed without paying the ransom?
In most cases, yes. Coreitech recovers businesses from ransomware attacks without paying ransoms in approximately 85% of cases, using: verified clean backups (the most reliable recovery method), publicly available decryptors for known ransomware strains (e.g. from No More Ransom), and forensic recovery techniques. Paying the ransom is not recommended — only 65% of businesses that pay recover all their data, and payment funds further attacks.
Q.How long does ransomware removal and recovery take?
For a typical London SME (20–100 users): containment and triage: 2–4 hours; initial system recovery: 24–72 hours; full business restoration: 3–7 days depending on backup quality and environment complexity. Businesses with tested, immutable backups recover significantly faster. Coreitech can often have core business systems operational within 24 hours.
Q.Do I need to report a ransomware attack to the ICO?
If personal data has been encrypted, exfiltrated, or made unavailable as a result of the attack, you must report to the ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware. Coreitech's incident response team includes ICO notification assessment as standard — we help you determine whether a report is required and draft the notification if so. Failure to report when required can result in fines up to £17.5 million or 4% of global turnover.
Q.How much does ransomware removal cost in London?
Coreitech charges a fixed emergency response fee for ransomware incidents: initial response and containment (first 4 hours): £1,500; full recovery project (including forensics, rebuild, and hardening): £3,500–£12,000 depending on environment size. For businesses on our managed IT packages, ransomware response is included at no extra cost. Cyber insurance typically covers most or all of these costs.