We published a story today that found that a lot of the firms touting their ransomware decryption services actually end up paying the hackers (often behind the client's back) and then tacking on a fee.
Though you all would find it interesting. A great tidbit that my reporting partner Renee uncovered: a former deputy FBI director was paid to promote MonsterCloud, while knowing that they paid bitcoin to cybercriminals.
He's also a former TSA director. So of course, he partnered with their CEO on a side biz to put massage chairs in airports. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Anyway, thought this would be a story that HN would enjoy. Would love to hear y'all's thoughts since this is the community with the expertise & experience to comment. If you have things (ransomware or otherwise) you think we should look into, would love to hear as well. :-)