FBI director Wray urges companies stop paying ransoms to hackers

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Fears it will only embolden cyber criminals.

FBI director Wray urges companies stop paying ransoms to hackers
FBI director Chris Wray pleaded with public companies and other hacking victims to avoid paying ransom, saying he fears it will only embolden cyber criminals to ramp up future attacks. "In general, we would discourage paying the ransom because it encourages more of these attacks, and ...

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