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by vmception 1869 days ago
They want to ensure ransoms are paid by there being lots of sources that say they do what they say. The kneejerk reaction is to be skeptical and waste time. The only reaction is to determine if you have a backup or not, or if the consequences are favorable or not. In all of the “or nots” then you pay and move on.

In the absence of consumer protection, word of mouth (or the compulsory google results) is key.