https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-fbi-wray/fbi-director-wray-urges-companies-stop-paying-ransoms-to-hackers-idUSKCN2DZ2DV

FBI Director Chris Wray on Wednesday pleaded with public companies and other hacking victims to avoid paying ransom, saying he fears it will only embolden cyber criminals to ramp up future attacks.