Measures to tackle the threat of ransomware and protect businesses and critical services will be taken forward with industry following public consultation. Hospitals, businesses, and critical services are set to be protected under measures designed to crack down on cyber criminals and safeguard the public. Ransomware is software used maliciously by cyber criminals to access victims’ computer systems. Systems and data can be encrypted, or data stolen, until a ransom is paid. Ransomware is estimated...
