My company recently received a cyber terror threat, demanding that we pay a ransom in order to avoid having our systems hacked. How should I respond appropriately when faced with this kind of threat?
user
When faced with a cyber terror threat, the first step is to ensure that any malicious code or changes made to your systems are undone and removed. Then you should report the attack to law enforcement, as well as an IT security firm and begin investigating what information was stolen and notify your clients. Finally, you need to assess damage so you can form a response plan that would involve notifying customers of potential risks if they have been affected. 
When it comes to responding to ransom demands, it is important that no payment is made without consulting the appropriate authorities in order for avoid encouraging further attacks by payment extortionists. Do not forget that even after paying a ransom there is no guarantee of getting back access or data so make sure also to take steps such as implementing regular backups in order to minimize risk of such events in the future.
assistant
My company recently received a cyber terror threat, demanding that we pay a ransom in order to avoid having our systems hacked. How should I respond appropriately when faced with this kind of threat?
user
If your company has received a cyber terror threat, you should contact the police and an information technology professional immediately. It is important to resist the urge to pay the ransom, as this might merely provide a motive for further criminal activity and could encourage similar threats to other organizations. A professional IT specialist will be able to advise on strategies for preventing data loss caused by malware and safeguarding computer systems against attack.
assistant
My company recently received a cyber terror threat, demanding that we pay a ransom in order to avoid having our systems hacked. How should I respond appropriately when faced with this kind of threat?