Why do many cities and corporations fall victim to ransomware despite the availability of affordable protection tools?

How did hackers initially develop ransomware, and what has fueled its evolution into a major cybersecurity threat?

Why don’t all ransomware victims report attacks to law enforcement, and how does this impact the fight against cybercrime?

Are there ways to decrypt files affected by ransomware with extensions like “.coot” without relying on the attacker’s key?

How have companies responded after experiencing ransomware attacks, and what outcomes were observed?

What vulnerabilities increase a person’s likelihood of becoming a ransomware victim, and how can these be addressed?

Are successful ransomware attacks becoming more common, and what factors contribute to their prevalence?

What’s the best approach to recover files encrypted by ransomware, and what tools or services should victims use?

Does a factory reset effectively remove ransomware, or could remnants persist even after a system wipe?

What immediate steps should victims take upon receiving a ransomware message to minimize damage and plan recovery?