Files Given a .sorry Extension: Stop the Bleeding First, Then Assess What Can Be Recovered

When files are renamed with a .sorry extension and a ransom note appears, the first priority is isolation and preserving evidence rather than hunting for a decryption tool; this article lays out the first-hours response order, how to identify the family and judge decryptability, which recovery paths are still worth inventorying without backups, and the re-encryption risks from leaked credentials and unpatched entry points.