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While I'm sure this is true and some hackers behave based on this idea, there are two issues: 1. "Many of these outfits" is not all: we still need a way to de
by iamsohungry 11y ago
While I'm sure this is true and some hackers behave based on this idea, there are two issues:
1. "Many of these outfits" is not all: we still need a way to determine whether we should pay a ransom.
2. I'm sure I could manufacture a support forum which shows me to be trustworthy in an afternoon.
- lkowalcz 11y agoFor (1), this is the reason the ransom is small. Since "many" are actually trustworthy, it's a small risk to pay the relatively small ransom. (Also, you can verify via bitcoin address if you're dealing with a hacker who is known to give data back.) For (2), could you also find a way to get the FBI to release a statement saying you are trustworthy?
- icebraining 11y agoAlso, you can verify via bitcoin address if you're dealing with a hacker who is known to give data back. How so? Presumably they use a different one for each payment, no? Otherwise, how could they tell who paid?
- lkowalcz 11y agoApparently they reuse the primary wallet quite frequently: http://www.coindesk.com/cryptowall-325-million-bitcoin-ransom/ http://www.coindesk.com/cryptowall-325-million-bitcoin-ranso...