How ransomware insurance that protects companies and communities can also embolden criminals

Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 04:30 in Mathematics & Economics

Spurred by reports of criminals hijacking computer networks and demanding payment, many governments and companies are buying insurance against these high-tech crimes. But security experts warn that insuring against attacks — and, in particular, paying ransoms — is likely only to embolden criminals.

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