Analysis
Ransomware in Canada: Attacks, Recovery and Whether to Pay
Ransomware remains one of the most disruptive cyber threats facing Canadian organizations. Most attacks start with phishing, stolen credentials or unpatched edge devices, and encryption usually lands outside business hours. Many organizations recover within weeks, but some take months. The Cyber Centre leaves payment to the victim, warns it guarantees nothing and notes it may breach sanctions or other laws. Preparation decides the outcome.
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