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Originally Posted by toledo_mudhen
Up until recently - Ransomware HAS NOT also attempted to steal the data. Best "guesstimates" currently put it at a 1 in 10 chance that the attackers are interested in stealing data.
I m involved with Information Security as a profession and in my experience - the attackers are really only interested in getting paid (usually thru Bitcoin as it is almost impossible to trace). Additionally, In almost ALL cases - once the payment is made the victim WILL receive instructions on how to recover their data.
In my opinion - there are many more $$ and much less chance of getting caught by doing what they do best - extorting cash from their victims.
https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/36569/t...an-one-in-ten/
A well designed security posture can nearly eliminate Ransomware Breach but can get quite expensive and smaller companies struggle with trying to provide adequate security against ALL Internet perils. |
What is to prevent the Ransom Wear people from extorting money indefinitely??