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Businesses Paying Ransom Still Lose Their Data

November 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion

Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds to a halt, paying the ransom feels like the only way out. But new research shows that paying up doesn’t guarantee anything, especially not the safe return of your data. According to a 2024 survey […]

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Gold Salem Ransomware Sparks Growing Security Fears

October 17, 2025 by Vertical Axion

In March, nobody had heard of Gold Salem Ransomware. By September, at least 60 organizations worldwide were more than just a little familiar with this ransomware operation. It has progressed rapidly enough to concern even seasoned threat researchers. What Is Gold Salem Ransomware? Beginning in early 2025, a cybercriminal group began infecting businesses with a […]

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