New research reveals a chilling truth: paying ransomware hackers doesn’t end the threat—it often invites them back. Over a third of companies that paid were hit again by the same criminals, who now weaponize stolen data as ongoing leverage, threatening leaks even after payment. Law enforcement confirms victims’ data remains intact on servers post-payment, exposing the scam. With no incentive to stop, hackers keep circling—making paying a dangerous gamble that rarely ends the cycle.
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