Many Swiss Companies Pay Ransom to Hackers Despite Authorities' Warnings

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Paying ransom funds cybercrime and undermines public cybersecurity policy despite awareness efforts. | The Swiss government's clear policy against ransom payments represents a positive ethical stance to curb cybercrime financing, but Ruag's compliance with hackers' demands undermines this effort. The act of paying ransom directly funds criminal organizations, violating privacy and property rights while incentivizing further attacks. The public disclosure of this incident, however, raises critica