What do cities face when hit by a ransomware attack? Cyber experts explain, as Hamilton issue continues

When Stratford, Ont., was hit with a ransomware attack in 2019, police advised against paying the demand — but the city's insurance company said it should, according to the former mayor. He and other experts share insights about these attacks, as services in Hamilton are disrupted for a second week.

What do cities face when hit by a ransomware attack? Cyber experts explain, as Hamilton issue continues
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ritchie B Tongo/EPA/Shutterstock (8819968a) A programer shows a sample of decrypting source code in Taipei, Taiwan, 13 May, 2017. According to news reports, a 'WannaCry' ransomware cyber attack hits thousands of computers in 99 countries encrypting files from affected computer units and demanding 300 US dollars through bitcoin to decrypt the files. Taiwan Ransomware, Taipei - 13 May 2017

When Stratford, Ont., was hit with a ransomware attack in 2019, police advised against paying the demand — but the city's insurance company said it should, according to the former mayor. He and other experts share insights about these attacks, as services in Hamilton are disrupted for a second week.