UK Bans Ransom Payments for Public Sector Cyber Attacks
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The UK government has implemented a policy prohibiting public sector bodies from paying ransomware demands. This initiative aims to deter cyber criminals by eliminating financial incentives and to prevent public funds from supporting organized crime. Cyber specialist Ethan Godlieb notes that the situation is more complicated than the government's intentions suggest.
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