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Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices
Sophos research shows that nearly half of targeted companies pay ransoms, with median demands increasing. The UK government is advancing legislation to prohibit public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure, including the NHS, councils, and schools, from making ransom payments as attackers grow more sophisticated in targeting vulnerable organizations.
Why it matters: Organizations and government bodies must evaluate their response posture and compliance obligations, as payment bans in key jurisdictions create legal and operational constraints while ransomware threats intensify against small and medium-sized businesses.
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ransomware
Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices
Sophos research shows that nearly half of targeted companies pay ransoms, with median demands increasing. The UK government is advancing legislation to prohibit public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure, including the NHS, councils, and schools, from making ransom payments as attackers grow more sophisticated in targeting vulnerable organizations.
Why it matters: Organizations and government bodies must evaluate their response posture and compliance obligations, as payment bans in key jurisdictions create legal and operational constraints while ransomware threats intensify against small and medium-sized businesses.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker