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Am I crazy in thinking that there's zero chance Github would pay a "ransom"? Seems like they'd just work with their vendors/providers and mitigate it to avoid s
by gtaylor 13y ago
Am I crazy in thinking that there's zero chance Github would pay a "ransom"? Seems like they'd just work with their vendors/providers and mitigate it to avoid setting that precedent (making them even more vulnerable to future attempts).
- bradleyland 13y agoThe attacker's bet is that they can apply pressure beyond the victim's ability to mitigate. If they win that bet, the victim may reach a point where paying out is preferable to the lost business they'd suffer because of the attack.