 site. The web site then automatically downloads encryption software to the user's computer and to other computers connected to the same LAN segment. The encrypted files are unusable because in most instances only the hacker has the software key that can decrypt (unlock) the files. Hackers behind ransomware attacks demand a payment in return for decrypting files to make them readable. This is a common ploy used against mostly small but also large organizations. Small organizations are likely to pay the ransom to get use of their files back. Larger companies are more likely to have backups to the encrypted files, thus making them more immune to ransomware. An exception is Uber, which secretly paid a $100,000 ransom to a hacker in 2016 and only disclosed the breach in November of 2017. Uber is now facing five lawsuits because of its delay in reporting the breach. In a minority of attacks, hacked companies have access to the decryption keys that can unlock the particular encryption used on their files. This is because they belong to a ransom security organization that stores decryption keys for a limited number of encryption codes. No More Ransom is an example of an organization specializing in decryption and protection against ransomware. Redress-Taking Legal Action Against Hackers Redress is the ability to take legal action against hackers and bring them to trial. One challenge in taking legal action against people responsible for hacking is the lack of extradition treaties between many western countries www.TechnicalPDF.com with China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Thus the hackers originating attacks from these countries don't necessarily face trials and legal actions for their crimes of hacking into organizations in Europe and the Americas. Many of the hackers in these countries have the blessing of their government to steal data useful in manufacturing or weapons development. When a hacker is brought to trial, building an airtight case is challenging. Hard drives containing viruses must be preserved exactly a