Quick decision
I just experienced a ransomware attack
Files are encrypted, a ransom note is on screen, or your machine is locked. You're in the middle of it or just came through it. This is damage control, not a software purchasing decision.
Do not pay the ransom. Disconnect from the network immediately. If you have backups — restore from them. If you don't, check No More Ransom (nomoreransom.org) for free decryptors. Then rebuild your security posture from scratch.
MalwarebytesFits for the cleanup phase after the acute event — runs alongside a restoration process to ensure the ransomware payload is gone before you reconnect. Free version is enough.
Go to Malwarebytes
BitdefenderFits for the prevention layer you install after recovery — ransomware rollback feature can automatically restore encrypted files if a future attack begins. This should have been in place before.
Go to Bitdefender© 2026 Softplorer