The ideal situation is not to pay a ransom fee, security experts say. The question of whether to pay the fee is tricky, though, as sometimes organizations are left with no other options. In paying though, they also have to consider whether they can trust the bad guy is going to keep their word. Hospitals have been frequent targets of ransomware attacks of late, which presents a precarious situation for those who have to weigh out the risks and rewards of recovery. No industry wants to set the precedent that they are the most lucrative target, which is why having a conversation in strict black and white terms of paying or not paying isn’t feasible.”]
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