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What motivation do ransomware attackers have for returning access to systems once their victims have paid?

A.
There is organized crime governance among attackers that requires the return of access to remain in good standing
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A.
There is organized crime governance among attackers that requires the return of access to remain in good standing
B.
Nation-states enforce the return of system access through the use of laws and regulation.
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B.
Nation-states enforce the return of system access through the use of laws and regulation.
C.
Failure to restore access to systems undermines the scheme because others will not believe their valuables would be returned.
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C.
Failure to restore access to systems undermines the scheme because others will not believe their valuables would be returned.
D.
The ransomware attackers hope to trace the financial trail back and steal more from traditional banking institutions.
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D.
The ransomware attackers hope to trace the financial trail back and steal more from traditional banking institutions.
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

Ransomware attackers have a motivation to return access to systems once their victims have paid because they want to maintain their reputation and credibility. If they fail to restore access to systems, they risk losing the trust of future victims who may not believe that paying the ransom will result in getting their data back. This would reduce the effectiveness and profitability of their scheme. Therefore, ransomware attackers have an incentive to honor their promises and decrypt the data after receiving the ransom.Reference:

What is the motivation behind ransomware? | Foresite

As Ransomware Attackers' Motives Change, So Should Your Defense - Forbes

asked 23/09/2024
Arvind Prasad S
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