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billpg on June 20, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Hit by Ransomware Attack, Florida City Agrees to P...

Will the attackers restore the attacked machines once the payment is made? They are just as likely to take the ransom and run.

Consultant32452 on June 20, 2019 [–]

If they want the next city to pay, they will restore the attacked machines. Gotta remember, this is a business for the attackers.

billpg on June 20, 2019 | | [–]

I think that time has passed. I've read about too many people who pay up but don't get their files back.

icebraining on June 20, 2019 | | [–]

Similar for ransom for actual lives: http://www.econtalk.org/anja-shortland-on-kidnap/

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