Ransomware has been one of the most devastating malware threats that organizations have faced over the past few years. Ransom demands have grown from tens of thousands of dollars to millions and even tens of millions because attackers have learned that many organizations are willing to pay. Increasing need to make such payments has created a market for consultants and companies that specialize in ransomware negotiation and facilitating cryptocurrency payments. Even in large publicly traded companies that do have IR plans, they don’t usually cover details related to ransomware.”]
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