> The ransomware makers themselves have an incentive to do this. Making a ransomware that just deletes all your files is much easier than proper encryption. And

> The ransomware makers themselves have an incentive to do this. Making a ransomware that just deletes all your files is much easier than proper encryption. And they can still take your money! By doing that, they reduce the chances of people taking the bait next time, and therefore reduce their future source of income. So I have to completely disagree, they have a strong incentive to actually provide unlock keys when someone pays.