Ransomware Recovery for Los Angeles Businesses

Ransomware Recovery for Los Angeles Businesses

Active attack? Call 818-284-4117 now. TVG responds in under 15 minutes — containing the spread, preserving evidence, and restoring your systems without paying the ransom.

Active Ransomware Attack?

Do not turn off your computers. Do not pay the ransom before calling TVG.

Call Now: 818-284-4117

Available 24/7 · Average response time: 15 minutes

Your firm holds the most sensitive information your clients have — financial records, medical histories, litigation strategies, personal communications. When ransomware strikes, the consequences go far beyond IT. Lost revenue, regulatory fines, client trust damage, and potential lawsuits make every minute critical.

TVG Consulting provides emergency ransomware recovery for businesses in Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and the surrounding area. We are FBI InfraGard members, a Top 250 MSP, and have been protecting LA businesses for over 20 years.

Why Businesses Trust TVG

20+
Years in Business
90+
5-Star Reviews
Top 250
MSP Nationwide
24/7
Emergency Support
FBI
InfraGard Member

Ransomware by the Numbers — 2024 Industry Data

Average ransomware payment$1.54M
Average downtime after attack24 days
SMBs that close within 6 months of attack60%
Attacks involving phishing as entry point74%
Businesses with immutable backups that recovered without paying96%

Sources: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, Verizon DBIR 2024, Cybersecurity Ventures

What to Do Right Now If You Have Ransomware

  1. Call TVG at 818-284-4117. Get a TVG engineer on the phone before taking any other action.
  2. Do NOT turn off affected machines. Volatile memory contains forensic evidence that is lost on shutdown.
  3. Disconnect from the network — unplug Ethernet cables and disable Wi-Fi on affected devices only.
  4. Do NOT pay the ransom. Payment does not guarantee recovery and may violate OFAC regulations.
  5. Take photos of any ransom screens or error messages visible on affected machines.
  6. Notify your attorney and cyber insurance carrier that an incident has occurred.

TVG’s Ransomware Recovery Process

1

Containment

Isolate affected systems to stop lateral spread. Typically completed within 2–4 hours.

2

Investigation

Identify the ransomware variant, entry point, and scope. Preserve forensic evidence for law enforcement and insurers.

3

Eradication

Remove all traces of the malware. Clean infected machines, reset compromised credentials.

4

Recovery

Restore systems from clean backups. Validate data integrity and bring operations back online.

5

Root Cause Analysis

Identify the entry point — phishing, exposed RDP, unpatched vulnerability — and close it permanently.

6

Hardening & Reporting

Deploy endpoint detection, enforce MFA, configure immutable backups. Deliver a full incident report for insurers and legal.

★★★★★

“Mark was even available on a Saturday for consultation, and George physically came into the office that same Saturday to repair the issue. These guys are great and I can’t recommend them enough!”

Kristian N.

Verified Google Review

★★★★★

“I have been a client of TVG for 13+ years. All of their team members show care and concern when dealing with any IT issues we have and they work diligently to resolve my issues with expediency and always to my satisfaction.”

Melanie S.

CEO, Commercial Real Estate — Huntington Beach, CA

Serving Los Angeles & Surrounding Areas

TVG Consulting provides on-site and remote IT support across Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Studio City, Santa Monica, Hollywood, West LA, Downtown LA, the San Fernando Valley. Our local presence means faster response times and technicians who understand your area’s business landscape.

Types of Engagements We Handle

Ransomware Attack

Locked out of your systems? We contain the spread, preserve evidence, and restore from clean backups — without paying the ransom.

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Email Fraud & BEC

Wire fraud, spoofed invoices, compromised mailboxes. We trace the breach, lock down accounts, and recover what we can.

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Insider Threat

Suspect an employee is stealing data or sabotaging systems? We investigate quietly, preserve evidence, and lock down access.

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Cyber Posture Review

Not sure if your current IT team has everything locked down? We audit your environment and give you an honest assessment.

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Active Breach

Systems acting strange? Unusual network traffic? If something feels wrong, call us. We respond within 15 minutes — 24/7/365.

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Letting Go of IT Staff

Terminating an IT employee who has admin access? We lock down credentials, audit access, and ensure a clean transition.

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Get a Free Consultation

Tell us about your situation — we respond within 1 business hour.





Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can TVG respond to a ransomware attack?+
We respond within 15 minutes of your call, 24/7/365. A senior engineer will be on the phone immediately to guide containment, and our team can be on-site in Los Angeles within 2 hours if needed.
Should we pay the ransom?+
We strongly advise against paying. Payment does not guarantee data recovery — only 65% of organizations that pay actually get all their data back. Additionally, payment may violate OFAC sanctions regulations. TVG focuses on restoring from backups and clean recovery.
How much does ransomware recovery cost?+
Recovery costs vary based on scope, but most SMB engagements range from $15,000–$75,000. This is significantly less than the average $1.54M ransom payment, and you get actual recovery plus hardening against future attacks.
Will our cyber insurance cover TVG’s services?+
In most cases, yes. TVG has worked with major cyber insurance carriers and we produce the documentation they require. We can also help you file the claim and work directly with your adjuster.
Can you recover data if we don’t have backups?+
It depends on the ransomware variant. Some strains have known decryptors, and we can sometimes recover data from shadow copies or other sources. We assess every situation individually before recommending a path forward.
What should we do while waiting for TVG to arrive?+
Do not turn off machines (volatile memory contains evidence). Disconnect affected systems from the network by unplugging Ethernet and disabling Wi-Fi. Take photos of ransom screens. Do not attempt to use decryption tools from the internet — they may cause further damage.

Ready to Protect Your Business?

Talk to a TVG engineer today — no sales pitch, just honest answers.