Security News > 2018 > April > Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Should businesses pay up or focus on tightening security?
2018-04-13 14:05
TechRepublic's Dan Patterson and Bill Detwiler, and ZDNet's Larry Dignan discussed a recent Verizon report on the rise of ransomware, and the pros and cons of meeting attackers' demands.
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