Government Sanctions: No Ransomware Please, We're British

UK Toughens Anti-Cybercrime Stance by Sanctioning Accused Operators for First Time
As ransomware continues to disrupt British organizations, the U.K. for the first time has sanctioned alleged cybercriminals, including accused Conti and TrickBot operators. Ransomware victims must conduct due diligence before paying any ransom, as violating sanctions carries severe penalties.

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