UK Moves to Ban Public Bodies From Paying Ransoms to Hackers
New cybersecurity policy aims to disrupt criminal funding channels
The UK government has announced plans to prohibit public sector organizations from paying ransoms to cybercriminals, part of a broader strategy to deter ransomware attacks and protect national infrastructure.
The measure will be accompanied by mandatory breach reporting to facilitate targeted interventions.
The measure will be accompanied by mandatory breach reporting to facilitate targeted interventions.
