Security · 1h ago
Ransomware victims who pay are likely to be hit again
New research shows that ransomware victims who pay the initial demand are often targeted again by the same hackers, who demand even larger sums. The study analyzed thousands of cases, finding that repeat attacks occur in over 60% of instances where ransoms were paid. This underscores the risk of paying, as it encourages further extortion.
Meridian48 take
The research confirms what security experts have long warned: paying ransoms funds and incentivizes more attacks, making it a short-term fix with long-term consequences.
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If you pay a hacker’s ransom, chances are that they’ll come back for more →
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