The Home Office is introducing measures to prohibit hospitals and public sector organisations from paying ransomware gangs. This decision follows a national debate and public consultation that showed roughly 75% support for the ban. Cyber extortion costs the UK millions annually, posing significant operational and life-threatening risks. The government aims to disrupt ransomware operations by mandating reporting mechanisms for organisations considering ransom payments. Those not covered by the ban will need to notify authorities and receive guidance on the legality of such payments.
Ransomware is a predatory crime that puts the public at risk, wrecks livelihoods and threatens the services we depend on. That's why we're determined to smash the cyber criminal business model and protect the services we all rely on as we deliver our plan for change.
By working in partnership with industry to advance these measures, we are sending a clear signal that the UK is united in the fight against ransomware.
The Home Office said that roughly 75% of all the various bodies and individuals who responded to the consultation expressed support for a ban.
Cyber extortion costs the country millions of pounds every year, and recent incidents have highlighted the severe operational, financial and life-threatening risks it presents.
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