Turn off Wi-Fi or unplug Ethernet cables.
If the ransomware used a unique online key, decryption is currently impossible without the hackers' private key. Paying is highly discouraged, as it funds criminal activity and provides no guarantee of file recovery. Step 4: Alternative Data Recovery If a decryptor doesn’t work, try these "Plan B" methods: U2K ransomware [.u2k file virus] removal.
To prevent the ransomware from spreading to cloud storage or networked drives: Turn off Wi-Fi or unplug Ethernet cables
Unplug USB drives, external hard disks, and SD cards. Step 2: Remove the Malware external hard disks