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The government is consulting on proposals to reduce the threat posed by the criminal infection of computer systems with malicious 'ransomware' software.
Measures to tackle the threat of ransomware and protect businesses and critical services will be taken forward with industry following public consultation.
Information for victims and witnesses of crime related to a recent ransomware attack affecting Eurofins Scientific.
Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to ransomware
Guidance from members of the Counter Ransomware Initiative for organisations experiencing a ransomware attack and partner organisations supporting them.
Critical businesses and services will be better safeguarded from costly cyber-attacks under new international guidance issued by the UK and Singapore.
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