Should ransomware payments be banned? This cybersecurity firm thinks so
Should ransomware payments be banned? This cybersecurity firm thinks so The average ransom payment has reached $1.5 million, so is it time to ban them? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ransomwarehas become a significant source of income for cybercriminals, with both private and public organizations in the crosshairs. Many companies have found it easier to bite the bullet, pay the ransom and resume operations rather than face the alternatives of trying to secure their data or face double extortion....