Ransomware Rumble: CRI’s Toothless Takedown of Cyber Baddies – A Chocolate Teapot in the Making?
The International Counter Ransomware Initiative’s “should not” pay ransom policy is as effective as a chocolate teapot. Limited to member nations, it leaves private sectors and state jurisdictions in a cookie-jar conundrum: to pay, or not to pay. It’s a step towards stricter rules, but for now, it’s more bark than bite.
Hot Take:
So, here's the scoop: the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) has decided that paying ransom to cyber baddies is a no-no. (Shocker, right?) But hold your horses, their declaration is as effective as a chocolate teapot. Why? Well, it's a 'should not' rather than a 'will not' directive, which is kinda like telling a mischievous kid they "shouldn't" eat the cookies but leaving the jar wide open. Plus, it only applies to member countries and their institutions, leaving private and state entities to fend for themselves.Already a member? Log in here