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GUEST ESSAY: The drivers behind persistent ransomware — and defense tactics to deploy

The Last Watchdog

Healthcare and public health, financial services, and IT organizations are frequent targets, although businesses of all sizes can fall victim to these schemes. They can refuse to pay the ransom and have criminals release sensitive data. Data, even when returned, can be damaged or useless, delaying ongoing projects.