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Ransomware Attacks Are Surging — and Governments May Soon Ban Paying the Hackers
Ars Technica·Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Ransomware attacks — where criminals lock your computer files and demand money to unlock them — are rising fast and getting more sophisticated. Governments are now debating whether to ban victims from paying ransoms altogether, arguing that payments fund more attacks. The article says victims are facing increasingly tough choices about what to do.
Why It Matters
Ransomware hits hospitals, banks, and businesses regularly, including in India. A ban on ransom payments would change how Indian companies and government bodies respond when they get attacked.
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