Insurance money doesn't grow on trees. The economy is highly connected, so increased costs impact most consumers.
replyRansomware is a scourge enabled by crypto. We should do whatever we can to eliminate it.
Wrong. "No people I agree with were harmed," perhaps. This is no different than cronyism.
replybusinesses are not people
replyIf a business is destroyed by ransomware, all its employees lose their jobs. The business's customers lose the services the business was providing. The families supported by these jobs are now all at risk.
replyAll that money goes somewhere. Much of it goes towards clothing, feeding, and housing people. Also, in most places it's a crime to rob anyone, even selfish assholes.