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Why this module exists. Ransomware recovery is a distinct discipline from generic disaster recovery — the threat actor is adversarial, the encryption window is unknown, the backups are deliberately targeted, and the decision matrix includes “pay or not” with regulatory consequences either way. This module is the 2026 ransomware recovery playbook for Indian enterprises.
Why this module exists. Indian ransomware incidents have grown 40-60% year-over-year since 2023. Most affected organisations recover but at substantially higher cost than necessary — because their playbook was generic DR, not ransomware-specific. This module is the specialised version.
What makes ransomware recovery different
- Adversarial. The attacker is still active when recovery begins — observes your response, may strike again.
- Pre-encryption dwell. Attackers spend weeks in the network before encryption. Backups taken in that window may be compromised.
- Backup targeting. The first action on encryption day is often destroying or encrypting backups themselves.
- Exfiltration. Modern ransomware steals data before encryption (“double extortion”). Restore alone doesn’t address the exfil.
- Decision dimension. Pay or not. Regulators, insurance, business pressure all factor in.
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