Ransomware: who is being targeted, and should you pay the ransom?

It is always a risk that a company will become a victim of a ransomware attack, and the consequences can be severe. What should victims do: lose business and not give in or a go for a quick fix by succumbing to the demands of offenders? Law enforcement generally advises against payment, business owners often prioritise the pecuniary imperative. But what are the principles that should govern decision making here? Should companies consider only their shareholders to the exclusion of their commu...