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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
James PHEBY

Stuck In Cyberattack Nightmare? Call The Negotiators

In the worst-case ranswomware scenario, when the system appears lost and with crucial data about to be leaked, many institutions have to decide whether to pay the criminals (Credit: AFP)

Criminals have overtaken your computer network, they are threatening to leak your most sensitive secrets and your share price is tumbling. It's time to call in the negotiators.

They might not wear capes, but this new breed of mediator -- who often has had prior careers in law enforcement and intelligence -- is increasingly on hand to help in such a nightmare scenario.

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