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The Real Cost of Ransomware

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Ransomware is an expensive cybercrime and getting more so all the time. Payouts have risen massively in the past few years. But while ransomware payment amounts make headlines, the real costs go far beyond what’s paid to the attackers. How Ransomware Works Now Ransomware has always been a problem. But in recent years, attackers have […]

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