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I really hope this copies the principal of not negotiating with terrorists. Everytime we pay out ransomware it just encourages more ransomware.
by chickenpotpie 5y ago
I really hope this copies the principal of not negotiating with terrorists. Everytime we pay out ransomware it just encourages more ransomware.
- stonepresto 5y agoThe downward trend in bug bounty payouts and frustration from researchers might also sweeten that deal for more experienced persons.
- paxys 5y agoCompanies which fall victim to such attacks aren't normally the kind which have bug bounties or engage with security researchers.
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- KirillPanov 5y agoThey're running software sold by companies that do.
- grayfaced 5y agoIf they treat them as terrorists, then paying a ransom is funding terrorists. Which is how it it should be treated.
- freddie_mercury 5y ago"Not negotiating with terrorists" is mostly a myth. Everyone from the US to Israel to the UK negotiates with terrorists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_negotiation_with_terrorists https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_negotiation_with_te... https://foreignpolicy.com/2014/06/03/the-u-s-does-negotiate-with-terrorists/ https://foreignpolicy.com/2014/06/03/the-u-s-does-negotiate-...