Stadler Rail, a Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer, has refused to pay a ransom of approximately $12.3 million demanded by the Everest ransomware gang after a cyberattack compromised a shared data exchange platform with one of its suppliers. The breach, which occurred on an unspecified date, has not been attributed to a specific vulnerability, such as a CVE number. Stadler Rail's decision to reject the ransom demand1 suggests the company is taking a firm stance against paying cybercriminals. The Everest ransomware gang's tactics typically involve exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using social engineering techniques to gain access to sensitive data. By refusing to pay, Stadler Rail may be mitigating potential future risks, as paying ransoms can incentivize further attacks. This incident matters to cybersecurity practitioners because it highlights the importance of having robust incident response plans in place to handle ransomware attacks and minimize the impact of data breaches.