Seems strange to not mention the ransomers as having culpability.
I'm 100% in favor of better systems/processes/technology to prevent exploits, but I'm also 100% in favor of blaming the perpetrators of the ransom also.
In the real world we don't accept the argument that the victim is primarily at fault.
* leaving your car unlocked doesn't mean that is OK for someone to steal it and demand a ransom for its return
* leaving your house/apartment unlocked doesn't mean that it is OK for someone to swap out the locks and demand ransom for the new keys
And it really isn't about being locked/unlocked. Doors and locks can generally be easily broken or bypassed, doesn't mean that everyone should have to purchase industrial strength doors and locking systems (and windows, and...).
I'm 100% in favor of better systems/processes/technology to prevent exploits, but I'm also 100% in favor of blaming the perpetrators of the ransom also.
In the real world we don't accept the argument that the victim is primarily at fault.
And it really isn't about being locked/unlocked. Doors and locks can generally be easily broken or bypassed, doesn't mean that everyone should have to purchase industrial strength doors and locking systems (and windows, and...).