Computing UK Government Proposes Ransomware Payment Ban with Exemptions
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The UK government is proposing a ban on ransomware payments for public sector and critical infrastructure entities, with national security exemptions as stated by Security Minister Dan Jarvis. This proposal has received significant public support during consultations held earlier in 2025 and is part of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill aimed at reducing incentives for cybercrime.
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