[0x53]

That statement is incredibly interesting. I wonder what the hackers think they attempt to gain by publicly talking about their operations?

[pphysch]

Reputation is vital in the extortion world. There has to be some trust that if you pay a ransom, the other party will follow through.

[0x53]

That makes sense. I feel like a federal government policy making it illegal to pay a ransom would go a long way towards making this type of thing less profitable.