It's a business expense like most others. In this case, it's considered theft, but you still can deduct it: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2017/05/16/

It's a business expense like most others. In this case, it's considered theft, but you still can deduct it: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2017/05/16/if-you-pay-ransom-write-it-off-on-your-taxes/#46e1960e14c4 https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2017/05/16/if-you-pa...