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I know I'm in minority and that this view is not empathetic one, but I really like that ransomware is around.

More secure data storage at companies where otherwise it would be just silently stolen and sold. More backups. Even some incentive to research security of encryption methods.

We won't get more secure systems without some proper incentives.

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This is like saying it’s a good thing that burglars exist so it forces us to invest in stronger locks/doors

An unhardened system allows the first attacker the maximum benefit. A hardened system reduces incentive for the first and every follow on attacker.

Good things can come from bad things. That doesn't make the bad things not bad.

If you really want burglars and locks analogy it would be invisible burglars, that steal secrets and things you don't notice from your home. Then some not invisible burglars appear and you realize you need better locks. Invisible burglars are more dangerous.

You may prefer world without burglars at all, but that is not an option. It's just wishful thinking.

I love that ransomware is around because it forces companies to take security seriously or pay the price. You could even say ransomers are the good guys in this regard, contributing to a safer world.

Robber barons have always shaped the world in mysterious ways that history does not fully grasp.

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