: Security experts and agencies like the FBI advise against paying. There is no guarantee you will get your files back, and Chaos is known for "destructive" variants that overwrite data, making recovery impossible even with a key.
: Immediately disconnect the computer from the internet and any local networks (Wi-Fi or ethernet) to prevent the ransomware from spreading to other drives or cloud storage. publicKey.chaos
: Because you do not have the corresponding private key , you cannot unlock the AES key, leaving your data inaccessible. : Security experts and agencies like the FBI