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?

What might have happened to REvil, the ransomware gang that disappeared abruptly from the web, and how does this affect their victims?

What preventative measures can organizations take to avoid the need for ransomware recovery entirely?

What solutions are available when all files on a computer are locked by ransomware, leaving victims confused about recovery steps?

Should CIOs or CTOs face consequences after ransomware attacks, or be rewarded for quick resolutions that minimize organizational damage?

Why do ransomware groups use master keys for decryption, and doesn’t this create a critical point of failure?