Ransomware has become a pervasive threat, compromising the security and functionality of vital systems across the United States. While governmental pledges and public declarations of intent to fight cybercrime are foundational, they often lack the immediate and tangible impact necessary to counter sophisticated cyber threats. Case in point – the US recently pledged, along with 39 other countries, not to pay ransoms. In theory this makes sense: don’t pay, the bad guys don’t make money … More →

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