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For (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 ver
by lkowalcz 11y ago
For (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...