REPORTING TO THE AUTHORITIES

You call the authorities, hoping they will help track down the hackers.

But the officer on the line sounds confused. "We can't investigate unless there's an actual threat, sir. You've already lost your files, right? Sorry, there's nothing we can do."

"You should've backed up your data."

Your options:

1. Go public with your story and hope it helps.
2. Walk away, knowing the authorities can't help.