Formal ban on ransomware payments? Asking orgs nicely to not cough up ain’t working

January 3, 2024 at 03:37AM Emsisoft advocates for a total ban on ransom payments following a surge in ransomware attacks on US organizations, costing nearly $1.5 million each on average to rectify. It pointed to record-breaking attacks in 2023, including those on hospitals, schools, and government bodies. The report also highlights concerns about the need … Read more