$1.$ Information Systems Ethics In this chapter, we learned about information security and ethical situations. Ethics plays an important role in information systems regarding data security; systems use, the purpose of information systems, and more. For this exercise, you will read the given articles and participate in a class discussion about the following topic: Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to the victim's data, usually by encrypting it unless a ransom is paid. Individuals and organizations may be targeted. Please watch$/$read the following videos and articles before participating in the discussion:

$2020$ was a Bad Year for Ransomware. $2021$ Will Be Worse.

Ransomware 'WannaCry' attack explained $($video $1$:$51)$

Hospital injects $$60,000$ into crims' coffers to cure malware infection

Ransomware Attack Fallout: IT Director Fired

The Extortion Economy: How Insurance Companies Are Fueling a Rise in Ransomware Attacks

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Part $1$:Original Posting$$Take a Stance To complete this discussion, assume the role of the Chief Information Officer of a company in your industry$/$field of study $($aviation$,$ manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, etc.$).$Your company has experienced a ransomware attack. In your main post, include your recommendation to senior management regarding whether the company should pay or not pay. Does the type of industry affect the decision? Be sure to include at least three distinct reasons that support your decision. Then describe one way you could help prevent fallout from a future attack. Support your stance with solid reasoning, logic, and information from the articles. You may choose either stance and you are welcome to play $$devil$$s advocate and take an unpopular stance to shed light on new perspectives and create a more interesting discussion. In your original post, please include: Your industry$/$field of study and stance as your first line$-$e$.$g$.,$Aviation$-$Don$$t Pay$$ Explanation of at least three separate, distinct points$/$arguments in support of your stance $($Please number your points; see examples on page $2)$ Brief description of what to do to protect the company in the future.

Good Example Original Post: Healthcare$$Don$$t Pay

A sentence explaining your stance that picks a side, even if you see points from both.$($e$.$g$.$: $$I think a long$-$term care facility should not pay the ransom.$)$

$1.$Your first point$$with reasoning to support the point

$2.$Your second point$$with reasoning to support the point

$3.$Your third point$$with reasoning to support the point

To prevent a future attack...