Can a ban on ransom payments stop ransomware attacks?

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Yes, this will discourage attacks.81%

No, as the victim's customers are also impacted by ransomware attacks.18%

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Senior IT Manager in Government4 years ago

No, but not for the reason given. Such a ban would likely be unenforceable, and companies in desperate situations would more than likely ignore it and cough up anyway,

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