""Cyber attacks are growing in scale, sophistication and severity, with a devastating impact on infrastructure, businesses and charities," said a CyberUp campaign spokesperson."
""While other countries have moved to refresh their cyber laws in response, the UK's Computer Misuse Act hasn't been updated since before the modern internet - hardly the best platform for accelerating our defences into the next decade.""
The Computer Misuse Act of 1990 is outdated and impedes the progress of British cyber security professionals. Campaigners emphasize the need for reform to address the vague definition of unauthorized access, which does not reflect current cyber security practices. The CyberUp Campaign's report highlights that other countries have already updated their laws to protect cyber professionals, allowing them to operate without fear of prosecution. The UK risks falling behind in cyber defense capabilities without timely legislative changes.
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