- May 4, 2019
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We’ve all seen the movie: the steely-eyed police chief or the resolute politician looks at the camera and says “we don’t negotiate with terrorists.” It makes for great drama when the stakes are high.
However, around ransomware as with most real-life circumstances, the subject is more nuanced than a steely glance; there is a legal grey area that needs to be filled in. With a slew of high profile ransomware successful attacks against cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Akron and the Georgia Court System, last week a collection of 225 U.S. mayors agreed that they wouldn’t pay ransoms. While that’s a great thing, there is a massive responsibility that goes with it. You have to become more resilient to ransomware ahead of attacks if this is going to be your policy.
However, around ransomware as with most real-life circumstances, the subject is more nuanced than a steely glance; there is a legal grey area that needs to be filled in. With a slew of high profile ransomware successful attacks against cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Akron and the Georgia Court System, last week a collection of 225 U.S. mayors agreed that they wouldn’t pay ransoms. While that’s a great thing, there is a massive responsibility that goes with it. You have to become more resilient to ransomware ahead of attacks if this is going to be your policy.
Ransomware: Resilience Is The Key To Defying Cyber Extortion
Let’s end the risk of ransomware. WIth or without a ransomware silver bullet, not everyone infected has to suffer. Organizations can become more resilient, and bounce back and recover data quickly. This isn’t about criminalizing ransom payout; it’s about guiding leaders to prepare ahead of time.
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