technology Techradar 2026-07-24

Paying Ransomware Demands Risks Repeat Extortion, Report Warns

A new report indicates that paying ransomware demands does not guarantee hackers will stop, with 37% of victims facing repeat extortion. Experts recommend prevention strategies like phishing awareness and offline backups.

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