Cyber extortionists are far beyond the reach of domestic law enforcement. Most of them actually make good on unlocking the data once the ransom has been paid. In some cases, it is law enforcement itself that is paying the ransoms. Most thieves have learned that if they keep the ransom relatively low, a few hundred dollars per victim can add up to thousands per month. Cybercriminals No. 1 priority is making money, not keeping their word, says ThreatTracks senior vice president.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2911094/cyber-extortion-a-growth-industry.html