Active Ransomware Attack?
Do not turn off your computers. Do not pay the ransom before calling TVG.
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
Why businesses move to managed IT
Two offices, both local to the clients they serve. Los Angeles–area support runs from our Burbank office at 217 West Alameda Ave #102, and Middle Tennessee support runs from our Franklin office at 625 Bakers Bridge Ave Ste 105 — so an on-site visit is a drive across town, not a flight.
FBI InfraGard member. TVG participates in InfraGard, the FBI’s information-sharing partnership between the Bureau and private-sector organizations that operate critical infrastructure. It is a partnership for threat intelligence, not an endorsement or a certification.
Managed IT and a vCIO in the same engagement. Proactive monitoring, patching, help desk and layered security for a predictable monthly fee — plus budgeting, lifecycle planning and a technology roadmap, so somebody is thinking about next year while someone else is fixing today.
What the current data says — 2026
| Figure | What it measures | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $4.99M | Global average cost of a data breach — a record high, up 12% year over year | IBM, Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026; research conducted independently by the Ponemon Institute. ibm.com/reports/data-breach |
| 48% | Share of all breaches that now involve ransomware, even as ransom payouts shrink | Verizon Business, 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report. verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir |
| 31% | Share of breaches that start with a software vulnerability — now ahead of stolen passwords as the leading way in | Verizon Business, 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report. verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir |
Two of those three are what a managed IT plan is built to address directly: tested backup and recovery for the ransomware case, and disciplined patch management for the vulnerability case.
What to Do Right Now If You Have Ransomware
- Call TVG at 818-284-4117. Get a TVG engineer on the phone before taking any other action.
- Do NOT turn off affected machines. Volatile memory contains forensic evidence that is lost on shutdown.
- Disconnect from the network — unplug Ethernet cables and disable Wi-Fi on affected devices only.
- Do NOT pay the ransom. Payment does not guarantee recovery and may violate OFAC regulations.
- Take photos of any ransom screens or error messages visible on affected machines.
- Notify your attorney and cyber insurance carrier that an incident has occurred.
TVG’s Ransomware Recovery Process
Containment
Isolate affected systems to stop lateral spread. Typically completed within 2–4 hours.
Investigation
Identify the ransomware variant, entry point, and scope. Preserve forensic evidence for law enforcement and insurers.
Eradication
Remove all traces of the malware. Clean infected machines, reset compromised credentials.
Recovery
Restore systems from clean backups. Validate data integrity and bring operations back online.
Root Cause Analysis
Identify the entry point — phishing, exposed RDP, unpatched vulnerability — and close it permanently.
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.
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“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.
Email Fraud & BEC
Wire fraud, spoofed invoices, compromised mailboxes. We trace the breach, lock down accounts, and recover what we can.
Insider Threat
Suspect an employee is stealing data or sabotaging systems? We investigate quietly, preserve evidence, and lock down access.
Cyber Posture Review
Not sure if your current IT team has everything locked down? We audit your environment and give you an honest assessment.
Active Breach
Systems acting strange? Unusual network traffic? If something feels wrong, call us. We respond within 15 minutes — 24/7/365.
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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