In a global effort to combat cybercrime and increase cyber security, a new international counter ransomeware taskforce has been recently launched. The task force is made up of representatives from a range of international private and government organizations, including the FBI, Europol, and Eurojust. The aim of the task force is to share information and resources in order to better investigate, prosecute, and prevent ransomeware attacks around the world.
Ransomeware has become a major problem in recent years due to the increase in internet connectivity and digital data storage. It involves hackers taking control of systems and encrypting data, with the ransom money being used to unlock the data. This can often leave individuals, businesses, and government organizations vulnerable to extortion attempts and the large-scale loss of sensitive data.
In order to combat this issue, the task force has put together an action plan to deal with ransomeware threats and investigate potential attacks. This includes cooperation with industry experts, sharing of technical knowledge, and potential new laws relating to the prevention of ransomeware crimes.
The task force is still in its early stages and it remains to be seen how successful it will be in combating ransomeware. However, given the level of cross-border cooperation, it is likely that more information will be shared, allowing countries to develop better defenses against cyber-attacks. Hopefully, this international task force will lead the way in helping to create a safer online environment for all.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:57:29 +0000