UK Unveils New Ransomware Plan to Combat Cybercrime | JQJO

The UK government announced a new ransomware plan including mandatory reporting of all incidents and a targeted ban supported by most respondents. The plan aims to disrupt criminal networks and protect the economy, highlighting the British Library's costly 2023 attack as an example. While strengthening cybersecurity, the government also plans to streamline other defensive measures. Recent attacks on major retailers like Harrods, Co-op, and Marks & Spencer underscore the urgency of the situation.