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There’s probably a hell of a market opportunity for stagnant businesses to introduce the malware to themselves, ransom themselves, pay themselves, collect the i
by belatw 5y ago
There’s probably a hell of a market opportunity for stagnant businesses to introduce the malware to themselves, ransom themselves, pay themselves, collect the insurance then launder the cryptocurrency.
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- eschneider 5y agoIf you're skilled enough to do that (and not get caught) and that ethically compromised, there are easier (and legal!) ways to make money. Remember kids, the best way to rob a bank is to buy one.
- Threeve303 5y agoIf you’re not able to buy the bank, the second best option is to get a job at one and avoid doing any work.
- vmception 5y agoah insurance fraud.
- kaiju0 5y agoFirst thing that popped in my mind is an employee facilitating an attack and getting a cut. Great way to get a quick payday.
- milkytron 5y agoThis does happen. Here's an article on an attempt made towards Tesla: https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-ransomware-insider-hack-attempt/ https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-ransomware-insider-hack-at...