‘No negotiations with cybercriminals’: UK council ransomware payment ban proposed

The Government wants to reduce digital attacks against public bodies, and may introduce new rules preventing local authorities from releasing funds.  Security Minister Dan Jarvis cited ‘an estimated $1billion flowing to ransomware criminals globally in 2023’ when discussing the proposals. If enacted, the regulatory changes would mean councils are blocked from issuing payments in ransomware … Continue reading ‘No negotiations with cybercriminals’: UK council ransomware payment ban proposed