UK to Ban Ransom Payments by Public Bodies: A Turning Point in Cyber Risk Policy
The Guardian reports that the UK government has announced plans to ban public sector organizations—including the NHS, local councils, and schools—from paying ransomware demands. Under these proposals: Policy Shift: Bold Intent, Real-World Challenges On its face, the policy is a strong move to disrupt ransomware’s criminal profitability. However, it also underscores a longstanding debate in
