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Apr182016

Should you pay to get your data back after a Ransomware Attack?

DateMonday, April 18, 2016 at 5:11AM

Here is an interesting discussion about whether it is ever ok to pay of the Ransomware Hackers. The discussion revolves around whether it is just an incentive to be attacked again. With all the recent news about Medical and Financial Institutions being attacked this is something that you may want to consider or prepare for.

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