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lxgr • today at 11:23 AM • 2 replies • view on HN

Definitely, but ransomware groups generally have incremental customer acquisition costs/margins that most other industries can only dream of. They'll encrypt first, ask questions/set prices later. The whole process might even be fully automated at this point, "thanks" to cryptocurrencies.

I remember hearing that they do have customer support, though! Not sure if you can escalate to a sales rep to get a personalized quote or non-profit discount from there.


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Geezus_42 • today at 11:28 AM

I think Darknet Diaries talked about that. I don't remember what episode.

matkoniecz • today at 11:58 AM

> Not sure if you can escalate to a sales rep to get a personalized quote or non-profit discount from there.

some groups offer it (not out of goodness: rather on price discrimination grounds)