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UK bans public sector from paying ransomware gangs

The United Kingdom's government is planning to ban public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from paying ransoms after ransomware attacks. This aims to deter criminals and protect essential services. The ban will apply to all government departments, councils, and the National Health Service (NHS).

UK bans public sector from paying ransomware gangs

With the aim of deterring criminal actors and safeguarding vital services, the United Kingdom's government is formulating plans to prohibit public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from remitting ransoms following ransomware attacks.

This impending prohibition is set to encompass all government departments, councils, and the National Health Service (NHS).

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