If you pay a hacker’s ransom, chances are that they’ll come back for more
TechCrunch | 22.07.2026 22:29
Governments have long warned not to pay a hacker’s ransom demands, arguing that doing so only lets criminals profit from their cyberattacks and funds the next one. There’s also another reason: The hackers are unlikely to leave you alone if you pay up once, and many will come back demanding more.
