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title: Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices
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# Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices

## TL;DR
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## Key Points
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## Source
元記事: [Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices](https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/pay-up-or-not-ransomware-surge-has-victims-facing-tough-choices/) — published 2026-07-20T14:00:50Z