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Re:Experts suggest AXA’s plan to shun ransomware payouts wil... by deanclatworthy on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @03:24AM (#27115243)
This hasn't really worked for real-life kidnap/ransom, which has probably been done since the dawn of civilisation. I don't see why it would change now.
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Re:Experts suggest AXA’s plan to shun ransomware payouts wil... by jrkdkfkfkr on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @04:02AM (#27115446)
Kidnap/ransom only really exists in countries with poor or corrupt governance.

It's a solved thing in the West for example, because the criminals know they will not get away with it. It's easier to get away with murder, because it doesn't create such social commotion, which in turn bring in the government focus.

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