Ransomware is all the rage; and thats not a good thing. The FBI advises to implement your security incident response and business continuity plan. Paying a ransom does not guarantee an organization will regain access to their data; in fact, some individuals or organizations were never provided with decryption keys after having paid a ransom. The best way to avoid having to pay a ransom is by having a good security program in place to ensure you dont become a victim.”]
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