Identity Theft
Ransomware: what is your data worth?
Reported by itproportal.com
Often, if the data you share with a company is stolen or encrypted during a ransomware attack, retrieving it can be difficult. Companies will also sometimes refuse to pay, as seen in the Vastaamo case. But should the company pay to have it returned? And what can you do as an individual to help keep your data safe in the first place?