IT decision-makers often find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to dealing with ransomware attacks. Negotiating the ransom demand down to an amount that isn’t going to break the bank but would still be enough to satisfy cybercriminals’ thirst for cash. This isn’t a good idea, because negotiations can backfire and even cause ransomware gangs to increase their ransom demands. If you’re not looking to add your company’s name to the list of failed negotiations, keep reading to find out some don’ts of planning for ransomware incidents.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/05/17/dealing-with-ransomware-attacks/