"30+ Nations Pledge to Combat Ransomware, Promote Cyber Resilience"

The White House had a series of virtual meetings with representatives from more than 30 countries to discuss the growing security threat posed by ransomware. The United States, together with other participating nations, pledged to tackle ransomware threats and promote cyber resilience. Those countries that have made this commitment, include Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, European Union, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. it was emphasized that ransomware poses a significant risk to critical infrastructure, essential services, public safety, consumer protection, privacy, and the economy. The nations pledged to strengthen network resilience by implementing policy frameworks, governance structures, and incident response procedures. This article continues to discuss the Counter Ransomware Initiative.

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