Ransomware Groups Break Promises, Leak Data Anyway

While paying ransoms to cybercriminals remains very controversial, the trend of ransomware groups threatening to leak sensitive data has added another layer of complexity to an already difficult decision. Should organizations pay up? Or should they refuse?  According to a recent report, it may not matter. Data stolen in ransomware attacks is frequently becoming public even after the victim has paid. 

 

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