Organizations hit by ransomware should not pay the ransom according to 79 percent of respondents to an online poll. To better understand concerns about recent ransomware attacks, Menlo Security conducted a global poll on responses and reactions to ransomware attacks Although 20 percent of respondents believe that they should pay ransomware demands, respondents also think that tougher penalties should be given to criminals who steal company data and extort organizations, with 69 percent demanding prison sentences.

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