Ransomware: Why paying the ransom is a bad idea for everyone in the long run
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Ransomware: Why paying the ransom is a bad idea for everyone in the long run

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Ransomware: Why paying the ransom is a bad idea for everyone in the long run
130:50:00 / September 19, 2019

ZDNet's Danny Palmer explains that some cyber-insurance companies encourage their clients to pay the ransom to get back up and running as quickly as possible - but here's how this just causes more problems. Read more: https://zd.net/2OaoVSf

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