OP 21 July, 2026 - 06:39 PM
Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices.
Nearly half of companies that are targets of a ransomware cyber attack end up paying a ransom to release their data or systems, according to 2025 research from cybersecurity group Sophos, while the median amount demanded is rising.
Source: Ars Technica — Security
Nearly half of companies that are targets of a ransomware cyber attack end up paying a ransom to release their data or systems, according to 2025 research from cybersecurity group Sophos, while the median amount demanded is rising.
Source: Ars Technica — Security
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