Zack Whittaker

2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware. And the outcome of the upcoming U.S. election next week could have a major effect on the future of ransomware.

“I don’t think that’s something we’re prepared for — and we could see even more of an acceleration of ransomware attacks if law enforcement is less able to do their job,” said Allan Liska.

More by @carlypage: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/31/2024-looks-set-to-be-another-record-breaking-year-for-ransomware-and-its-likely-going-to-get-worse/

2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware — and it's likely going to get worse | TechCrunch

This year, 2024, looks set to be the most profitable yet for hackers, with four ransom demands paid in the tens of millions of dollars.

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Oct 31, 2024 at 2:27pmWeb
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@zackwhittaker @carlypage Jeez, what a bunch of nonsense.

1) Law enforcement will be "less able to do their job" if leftist morons "defund the police".

2) Linking the Trump administration to WannaCry and NotPetya is an idiotic stretch of imagination.

3) Banning ransomware payments will cause more harm than good for more reasons than I can fit in a toot.

The next time please interview somebody competent who isn't trying to stuff their political beliefs into a technical issue.