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Re:University pays $20,000 to ransomware hackers by Gustomaximus on Friday June 10, 2016 @04:19AM (#11874992)
Easy solution - the government writes into law it's illegal to pay ransomware hackers. Sure hackers might get the occasional payee after this but the likelihood goes down dramatically removing much incentive, especially for larger organisations to be targeted.
Re:University pays $20,000 to ransomware hackers by tim333 on Friday June 10, 2016 @01:37PM (#11878199)
The ransomware would still be about. Even if the US banned paying, there are other countries.
Re:University pays $20,000 to ransomware hackers by brador on Friday June 10, 2016 @04:58AM (#11875122)
Or let nature take its course and let this lead to improved data and security practices.
Re:University pays $20,000 to ransomware hackers by mavhc on Friday June 10, 2016 @04:55AM (#11875109)
Just classify them as terrorists.

It's immoral to pay criminals.