Ransomware attackers are more likely to be paid, and receive higher amounts, if they exfiltrate data from victims, according to a study by the University of Twente. The research found that 40% of organisations paid in cases of exfiltration, compared to just 25% where no exfiltration occurred. Companies were more likely to pay if they enlisted the help of an incident response company and less likely to pay if they had recoverable backups.
CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,
