What is the best course of action if you are a victim of ransomware and the hackers have stolen your data? Should you pay the ransom or not?

Deleting all ransomware-infected files may not completely restore the PC to normalcy. Ransomware can cause damage beyond just the encrypted files, such as modifying system settings, compromising security configurations, and potentially installing additional malware. It’s crucial to thoroughly scan the system, remove all traces of the ransomware, restore files from backups, and ensure the system is secure before considering it fully restored.