New research by The Harris Poll reveals that 64% of registered voters will not vote for candidates who approve of making ransomware payments. The survey also revealed that Americans would support a federal income tax to hep fund government efforts to defend against cyber-attacks. 66% of Americans believe that government organizations should never make ransomware payments to cyber criminals, period. And 1 in 5 Americans have experienced a ransomware attack on a personal and/or work device, according to the study. The results undoubtedly reflect the public opinion regarding recent recent ransomware attacks targeting U.S. municipalities.”]