"CRI Releases Guidance on Avoiding Ransomware Payments"

The Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) has released new guidance to encourage organizations to consider other options before giving in to cybercriminals' ransomware demands. The new guidance aims to minimize the impact of a ransomware incident as well as reduce the number and size of ransoms paid by victims. The guidance discourages businesses from paying but acknowledges that there are situations where victims may be pressured to pay. However, the UK government does not condone ransom payments. A recent Chainalysis study found that ransomware actors received over $1 billion from victims in 2023. This article continues to discuss the CRI's guidance on avoiding ransomware payments.

Infosecurity Magazine reports "CRI Releases Guidance on Avoiding Ransomware Payments"

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