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?

What is Clop Ransomware, and how does it differ from other ransomware variants?

How do ransomware infections manage to exploit Windows permissions to encrypt files system-wide, often from simple email attachments?

What are your thoughts on governments finally taking stronger actions against ransomware compared to earlier administrations?