Re:Want to Stop Ransomware Attacks? Ban Bitcoin and Other Cr...
by dustymcp on Friday June 04, 2021 @04:22AM
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How about making the companies accountable for the atrocious security?
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Re:Want to Stop Ransomware Attacks? Ban Bitcoin and Other Cr...
by tluyben2 on Friday June 04, 2021 @05:48AM
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Somehow this is now a negative stance, but what other incentive is there to not just spend 0$ on security? Write crap software and get hacked, blame law enforcement for not getting the criminals.
Re:Want to Stop Ransomware Attacks? Ban Bitcoin and Other Cr...
by foolmeonce on Friday June 04, 2021 @06:30AM
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I think the problem is security in the software industry is not compatible with the US' volume production style economy, so more spending will be on more low/no assurance software that matches more checkboxes, raises costs and further deteriorates security. Companies that minimize their attack surfaces will be the only ones that cease to qualify for insurance under most legislation that would appeal to the industry.
Re:Want to Stop Ransomware Attacks? Ban Bitcoin and Other Cr...
by spurgelaurels on Friday June 04, 2021 @11:47AM
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Victim blaming won't help here. Ransomware is generally a sophisticated attack by groups that tend to have the finances, skills, and resources to stay ahead of 80% of the companies operating today.