UK’s Ransomware Ban Proposal: A Bold Move or a Risky Gamble?
The UK government is considering a ban on ransomware payments for the public sector and critical national infrastructure. The plan is simple: starve the cybercriminals of cash until their evil keyboards gather dust. It’s like telling hackers, “Sorry, no dessert until you finish your vegetables of legality.”
Hot Take:
***If ransomware were a game of tag, the UK government just proposed a new rule: “No tag-backs!” By banning public sector ransom payments and ramping up paperwork for those who dare to pay, they’re trying to make hackers throw in the towel—or at least get tangled in red tape!***
Key Points:
– UK government proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector and critical national infrastructure.
– Organizations outside the ban must report intentions to pay a ransom before making the payment.
– The proposal aims to stop criminals by eliminating the profitability of ransomware attacks.
– The consultation process runs until April 8, 2025, but no guarantees on which proposals will become law.
– The approach mirrors the US strategy of regulating federal agencies and hoping for wider adoption.