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Ethics Corner: Ethical, Legal Implications of Paying Ransoms 8/17/2021 By Phyllis Sumner and Jillian Simons iStock illustration Ransomware has emerged as one of the most virulent cybersecurity risks. In recent years, particularly during the pandemic, ransomware attacks have become more focused, sophisticated, costly and numerous. As ransomware…