Ransomware Payments Decline as New Cyber Defenses Take Effect

Hackers are seeing a decline in the ransomware payments they can extract from companies, as businesses take more precautions and authorities roll out new tactics. But is this a sign the tables have really turned on cyber criminals or are they regrouping with new business models? WSJ reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.

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Hackers are seeing a decline in the ransomware payments they can extract from companies, as businesses take more precautions and authorities roll out new tactics. But is this a sign the tables have really turned on cyber criminals or are they regrouping with new business models? WSJ reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.

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