Ransomware Realities: Recovery and Risks

This chapter examines the grim statistics surrounding ransomware recovery, revealing that very few victims regain all their data after paying a ransom. It discusses the ongoing challenges faced by organizations, including data leakage risks and the potential for additional ransom demands post-payment. The chapter also explores innovative ideas for rating ransomware threat actors and stresses the importance of assessing the reliability of recovery methods and implementing robust security measures.