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Ransomware: Over Half of CISOs Would Consider Paying Ransom to Hackers

·Source: Infosecurity Magazine

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Executive Summary

Survey of cybersecurity leaders suggests that majority would strongly consider paying cybercriminals, if that’s what it took to help restore encrypted systems

Analysis

Survey of cybersecurity leaders suggests that majority would strongly consider paying cybercriminals, if that’s what it took to help restore encrypted systems
Source Attribution

Originally published by Infosecurity Magazine on May 13, 2026.

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