The FBI's official statement on ransomware advises victims not to pay the ransom. There is no guarantee that the hackers will restore your information. Worse, it could put a target on your back if your business is seen as unprepared to handle cyber attacks and willing to pay the ransom.

Can I pay someone to hack?

According to Kaspersky, you can pay just $5 for a five-minute attack and $400 to overwhelm a server, blocking legitimate users, for a whole day. The SecureWorks report quotes a slightly lower price of $5 an hour or $30 per day.

Is hire a hacker legit?

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