US Leads 40-Country Alliance to Cut Off Ransomware Payments

October 31, 2023 at 03:43PM The US and 40 other countries plan to sign a pledge stating that they will never pay a ransom to cybercriminals. This initiative aims to cut off the funding for ransomware attacks. The US, being heavily affected by these threats, is leading the effort. The alliance will share information about … Read more

Dozens of countries will pledge to stop paying ransomware gangs

October 31, 2023 at 12:58PM An alliance of 40 countries will sign a pledge to stop paying ransoms to cybercriminal groups at the International Counter-Ransomware Initiative summit. The initiative aims to tackle the increasing threat of ransomware worldwide, with the U.S. being the primary target. Discussions will also focus on blocking funds used by ransomware … Read more

It’s Time to Establish the NATO of Cybersecurity

October 24, 2023 at 10:01AM Most countries fail to recognize cybercrime as a national security issue, despite its direct threat to critical infrastructure and citizens. National intelligence agencies are focused elsewhere, leaving private organizations vulnerable. To combat cybercrime effectively, nation-states should establish an international cybersecurity alliance, similar to NATO, to protect their people, infrastructure, and … Read more