Some never saw their files again either, infosec biz Proofpoint finds Authoritative advice against paying ransom demands is everywhere in UK PLC, and one warning keeps proving true in 2026: paying doesnt mean the crooks leave you alone. Fresh Proofpoint data shows that 58 percent of extortedorganizations in Britain pay their ransom. Worse, 22 percent of those who pay get extorted again anyway. The UKs data tracks the global picture: 54 percent, of victims pay, though the rate swings sharply...
