Greedy ransomware crews return for seconds after victims cough up first extortion payments
Connor Jones reports: Authorities have long warned organizations not to pay ransoms, and fresh figures underline why: handing over the money doesn’t mean the crooks leave you alone. Proofpoint survey data suggests
Original Disclosure
https://databreaches.net/2026/07/22/greedy-ransomware-crews…
Severity
critical
Sector
other
Disclosure date
July 22, 2026
Indexed
14 hours, 38 minutes ago