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Failure to agree to pay the ransom could encourage future attacks. And once the data is leaked, there is no guarantee that the data will not be misused. Instead companies should have protocols in place to respond to incidents such as by taking steps to mitigate any harmful use of data. It is important that companies be proactive and take effective measures to prevent data hacks in the first place. By Carolyn Framer By Carolyn Framer Boston University It's no surprise that many of those who disagree with paying point to the need to deter criminals from launching more attacks. Others who disagreed also noted that companies should focus more on preventing attacks and invest in strengthening security measures. The most obvious point of disagreement is that today's businesses need to proactively invest in ensuring that their data is not hijacked.
The vulnerability of businesses has been evident at least since Sony of big companies to overcome this challenge and paying the ransom will only exacerbate the problems down the road. However for a mid-sized business or a startup or a Spain Mobile Number List city government I can understand how they might be hacked and why they might end up paying. Scott Stern Scott Stern MIT Sloan School of Management Neither Agree nor Disagree Respondents in the middle cited a variety of factors that make it difficult to decisively agree or disagree on this issue.
As Anita Mc Gahan writes, specific circumstances are critical in discerning the best approach. This depends on the nature of the data, the nature of the breach, the risk of disclosure, the degree of redundancy, and countless other factors. Nicola Foss looks at both sides of the issue and points out that from an ethical perspective they should not have to pay yet failure to pay could threaten the survival of the business.
The vulnerability of businesses has been evident at least since Sony of big companies to overcome this challenge and paying the ransom will only exacerbate the problems down the road. However for a mid-sized business or a startup or a Spain Mobile Number List city government I can understand how they might be hacked and why they might end up paying. Scott Stern Scott Stern MIT Sloan School of Management Neither Agree nor Disagree Respondents in the middle cited a variety of factors that make it difficult to decisively agree or disagree on this issue.
As Anita Mc Gahan writes, specific circumstances are critical in discerning the best approach. This depends on the nature of the data, the nature of the breach, the risk of disclosure, the degree of redundancy, and countless other factors. Nicola Foss looks at both sides of the issue and points out that from an ethical perspective they should not have to pay yet failure to pay could threaten the survival of the business.