You would never pay the ransom after an attack, but you do need help getting your data back.
Luckily, you found a company that specializes in data recovery that promises to get your data back for a few thousand dollars.
Be careful, though, because you may unknowingly be paying hackers through a ransomware middleman.
Graham Cluley explains:
"Just imagine how it feels to then be ripped off a second time by the data recovery firm you turn to for help in your moment of panic.
It seems there are firms out there who are charging ransomware victims a hefty premium for the safe return of your data—when all that’s actually happening is they are paying the ransom on your behalf."
They pay the ransom and then implement the decryption keys.
