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Ellen Jennings-Trace

Bad news - businesses who pay ransomware attackers aren’t very likely to get their data back

A laptop with a red screen with a white skull on it with the message: "RANSOMWARE. All your files are encrypted.".

  • Hiscox study finds most firms who pay ransoms don't get their data back in full
  • Victims also suffer reputational damage
  • Many companies report losing customers and business partners
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