FBI softens stance on ransomware: it's (sort of) okay to pay off crims to get your data back
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/10/03/fbi_softens_stance_on_ransomware/
The FBI is easing up a bit on its hardline stance against paying ransomware demands.
The Bureau has posted an updated version of the guidance it offers for companies on how to handle ransomware demands with a section discussing the option of paying the hackers to get data decrypted.