Is paying the ransom worth it?

This is a question that, sadly, many people have to make as recent history, as well as multiple research papers, have shown that the chances of getting hit by a cyber-attack are high.

While there are various types of hackers, most are money-driven and seek ways to monetize by exploiting different loopholes. It is a common myth that hackers only target large organizations and wealthy individuals. 

The Risks of Paying a Ransom

Cybercriminals indeed are money-driven, but often, large organizations …

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