UK floats ransomware payout ban for public sector
- The UK government has opened a consultation on a total ban of ransomware payments in the public sector, including hospitals and schools, to combat cybercrime.
- The consultation will run for 12 weeks, exploring proposals for a payment ban and mandatory incident reporting.
- The UK's National Cyber Security Center reported a rise in ransomware incidents and threats, indicating current measures are ineffective.
- Opponents of the ban warn it could lead to unintended consequences, complicating the handling of ransomware incidents.
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