While ransom demands have gone down, nearly one-in-four organizations still pay ransoms after a data breach. According to our recent Security Week survey, we find ourselves in a paradoxical landscape characterized by security vulnerabilities and attacker ingenuity, which remains rampant. Our findings tell a mixed story about the downward trend...
Let's be clear: paying ransomware operators feels wrong. Morally, strategically—every fiber of our being says this is wrong. We know the arguments. Instead, we’re rewarding criminals, encouraging further attacks, and creating a never-ending cycle. I get it. You get it. What if the alternative is worse?Business Realities Trump Moral High...
Okay, picture this: Your grandma, bless her heart, finally figures out TikTok. She’s uploading super cute kitty videos, getting millions of views… and then all of a sudden BAM! Ransomware. Some nefarious weirdo kuchan all her virtual assets, and takes down the whole shebang, asking for Bitcoin to restore Fluffy’s...
