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Phobos Ransomware Decryption Services

If you’ve reached this page, chances are you’re struggling with Phobos ransomware – a type of malicious software that can infect your computer or mobile and which locks you out of your device, holding access ransom until you pay a set amount of money (usually in the form of Bitcoin) to regain access to your own device, data, and files.

What Is Phobos Ransomware?

Phobos Ransomware first appeared in December 2018, so it is a relatively new strain of ransomware that is still making the rounds, generally targeting small businesses. It is relatively similar to the Dharma strain of ransomware, with many professionals easily identifying connections between the two strains. It has become clear that both Phobos and Dharma contain elements of CrySiS ransomware. However, it is important to acknowledge that Phobos does stand alone as its own particular variant. It combines ransomware features and functionality in a completely new way that can plague businesses of all shapes and sizes.

How Much Are Cybercriminals Demanding to Restore Access?

Of course, the whole reason that criminals will encrypt your files with Phobos is to essentially blackmail or force you into making a payment to regain access to the files you need to run your business effectively. Different people will demand different sums of money to restore access to your files and accounts. Generally speaking, Phobos demands tend to be lower than average when it comes to malware. This is because Phobos attacks generally target small businesses who could not possibly afford larger demands.

Are There Any Free Tools You Can Use to Decrypt Phobos?

There are not currently any free Phobos decryption tools out there. This is why it is important that you do not pay anyone to research decryption tools for you. It will simply prove to be a waste of your time and your money. You also should not trust any firms who claim that they can decrypt ransomware. If this ransomware were decryptable, the tool will be available for free online and you would not have to pay to use it. Phobos is not currently decryptable, so firms who claim to decrypt it for you will generally just pay the cybercriminal off and pocketing a little extra on top.

How Long Will a Phobos Ransomware Incident Last?

A Phobos incident will generally last longer and take a little longer to rectify than other ransomware attacks. The average ransomware incident will last six days, while the average Phobos incident will last eight days. This is usually because the decryption tools used by these cybercriminals are more complex and take longer to decrypt overall.

Is There Any Guarantee That Your Ransomware Payment Will Be Successful?

Unfortunately, as cybercriminals are not operating on a legal basis in the first place, there is no guarantee that your payment will definitely result in decryption tools being delivered. The good news is that our Phobos Ransomware Recovery Services can help you to make a data-driven decision on whether paying your ransom is a logical idea or not.

Can I Prevent This from Happening Again?

As we have established, there’s often little choice but to pay your ransom once your device is already infected. However, our Phobos Ransomware Removal specialists will be able to help you take steps to prevent this situation from occurring in the future. We survey your networks to find weaknesses or areas that could potentially become infected and can work to prevent future infections placing you in this unfortunate situation again!