Presenter: ransomware can force companies to choose between paying ransom or lengthy restores
Eric Souza recounted a large ransomware incident that encrypted 20,000 machines and initially sought $2.5 million; he said organizations often pay because restoring operations across many sites can take months even when backups exist.
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Souza described a ransomware incident affecting a company with thousands of machines and hundreds of locations, saying the attackers first demanded $2,500,000 and that the company negotiated a lower amount. He explained the practical calculus organizations face: "If you get ransomed, here are the options. You pay the ransom or you restore from backup. There's no 3rd option."
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