In 2023, the U.S. was once again battered by a barrage of financially-motivated ransomware attacks. 2,207 U.S. hospitals, schools and governments were directly impacted by ransomware, with many more being indirectly impacted via attacks on their supply chains. As the crisis escalates, we delve into the urgent need for a solution – the complete ban on ransom payments. In this article we discuss why we believe this action is necessary. |