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Cyber Showdown: Uncle Sam’s ‘No Pay’ Policy for Digital Outlaws
In the cyber Wild West, ransomware outlaws are running amok. Uncle Sam’s new plan? “We don’t negotiate with cyber terrorists.” The U.S. aims to dry up these digital desperadoes’ income, encouraging a global “no pay” policy. But, combating ransomware attacks needs more than John Wayne…
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Our dear Uncle Sam is stepping up with a bold new strategy: "We don't negotiate with cyber terrorists." In a world where hackers are the new Wild West outlaws, the U.S. is aiming to be the John Wayne of cyberspace. The idea? Starve these digital desperadoes of their ill-gotten gains by publicly refusing to pay ransoms. So, will the international community join this cyber standoff, or will they take a rain check? Only time will tell.Already a member? Log in here