Crime doesn’t pay – except perhaps when it comes to ransomware, which continues to fuel a massive surge in illicit proceeds. With such profits appearing to be at an all-time high, clearly something needs to be done to blunt ransomware-wielding extortionists’ force – but what?
Ransomware victims range from environmental regulators and construction firms to manufacturers and healthcare facilities – including those helping respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond disrupting businesses, such attacks also pose a public health risk; they potentially can compromise patient safety as hospitals continue to get hit.
