Digital Highwayman Vs. Mr. Bean: UK’s Hilarious Mismatch in Cybersecurity Battle

Facing a torrent of ransomware attacks, the UK seems less like James Bond and more Mr. Bean. With ransomware-as-a-service available, even digital novices can join the fray. It’s high time the UK government steps up to the ‘UK Ransomware Attack Threat’ plate, or risk turning…

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Ransomware, the digital version of a highwayman, is wreaking havoc in the UK, and the government's response is akin to a constable with a truncheon facing a cannon. The UK is being targeted by cyber crooks, and the government's reaction is less "James Bond" and more "Mr. Bean". With ransomware-as-a-service now on the dark web menu, even the amateur cyber gangs can have a go. It's high time the UK government ups its game or risk turning the nation into the world's digital pinata.

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