NEW: The UK govrnment is moving forward with a proposal to require ransomware victims to contact law enforcement, with the goal of helping "hunt down perpetrators and disrupt their activities, allowing for better support for victims.”
Ransomware experts we spoke to believe this could make a difference.
There's also a proposal to ban ransomware payments, a very controversial idea in the world of cybersecurity.
UK government wants ransomware victims to report breaches so it can carry out 'targeted disruptions' against hackers | TechCrunch
Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker's ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities.
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