>>I look at ransomware as a positive, finally a forcing function for companies to take security seriously. Energy, it's pushing us towards greener energy source

>>I look at ransomware as a positive, finally a forcing function for companies to take security seriously. Energy, it's pushing us towards greener energy sources and there are less energy intensive alternatives being developed. I keep hearing this "green energy" being pushed harder by proponents of cryptocurrency and I find this rather disingenuous. We are already pushing towards this goal, crypto or not, but unlike a world blissfully free of this long con, green energy will not be appropriately allocated to areas of greater need, like infrastructure, housing, schools, hospitals, etc. Plus, a true capitalist that wants the maximum value will go for the cheapest and easiest source of electricity. Coal fired and gas via fracking will still be easier to pursue for increased bang for buck. I think you assume the cryptocurrency community has the best interests of everyone else and the planet at heart. Let's not forget that cryptocurrency miners and stakeholders are not shy from leeching off other countries that may offer subsidized electricity, sometimes even causing blackouts for those that need the electricity the most. Seems very parasitic. Just my two cents.