If you pay a hacker’s ransom, chances are that they’ll come back for more
2026-07-22 17:05 UTC
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@eicker@lemmy.world 2026-07-22 17:07
Paying a ransom doesn’t buy trust: It buys hope from people who have already proven they’re willing to extort you! If criminals learn that victims pay, asking for a second ransom isn’t a betrayal of the deal. It’s just the next logical business decision. 🤷