Silver lining for ransomware victims: payments may be tax deductible

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The incentive could entice businesses to pay ransoms - funding continued criminal activity

The rising number and severity of ransomware attacks has made 'to pay or not to pay' an impossible dilemma in most cases. But an investigation by The Associated Press has revealed that payments may...

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