Ransomware has captured the imagination of executives and IT professionals. Half of the total taking the poll said that “Never!” is the only right answer when it comes to when a ransom should be paid. Another quarter said that paying up is a last resort, while 16% got judgmental, saying that paying a ransom is an admission that your backup and recover plans aren’t what they should be. Paying a ransom provides no safe harbor, but business considerations often win out over principle.”]