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Couldn't you also just plant some "shills" who claim that this happened to them and they lost all their data?
by markkanof 6y ago
Couldn't you also just plant some "shills" who claim that this happened to them and they lost all their data?
- meowface 6y agoYes, this'd probably be a better idea. But the issue is there are many different ransomware gangs and malware families. We'd probably start seeing a twisted form of corporate PR from most of them. "We're not like the rest. We abide by a strict code of ethics and believe fair and honest dealing is paramount to our reputation and customers' trust in us. We will never add hidden charges or 'alter the deal'. Rest assured that your keys are stored securely and will always be delivered to you within 4 hours of payment. That's the CryptoLockDeluxe guarantee." It reminds me a lot of piracy in EVE Online, where pirates' reputation for allowing ships to carry on after paying the random was considered a big deal.
- jjeaff 6y agoEverytime a new group pops up, then you start planting stories using their name and the same promises.