A new ransomware strain found, and questions about the level of ransomware payments. The survey of security and IT pros done by Cohesity suggests that despite pleas by governments not to pay ransomware gangs, organizations haven’t discarded the option. More than 90 per cent of respondents believe their company would pay a ransom to recover data and restore business processes. Over 90 per cent of respondents believed they had a good or excellent ability to detect cyber threats. Follow Cyber Security Today on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or add us to your Flash Briefing on your smart speaker.

Source: Forbes January 31, 2024 13:11 UTC