2024-01-22
The UK govt will never pay kidnap ransoms whatever the consequences but private companies can pay #ransomware ransoms. “The govt has yet to publish any analysis as to why it takes a hardline approach for kidnaps and a soft one for cybercrime.” Ciaran Martin's brilliant piece:
Ciaran's Crispy Cogitations
British Library hack lessons for the UK: ransomware is a national security issue, a national response is required, policy mitigations are available, and more
Introduction, apology, caveat, and then another apology — The introduction: For nearly three months, the British Library …
From time to time someone publishes a blog or paper on cybersecurity that doesn't just make a great point but makes multiple massive points. Former NCSC head, Ciaran Martin's reflections on the British Library hack is one of those. Read it - you won't regret it.
Ciaran's Crispy Cogitations
British Library hack lessons for the UK: ransomware is a national security issue, a national response is required, policy mitigations are available, and more
Introduction, apology, caveat, and then another apology — The introduction: For nearly three months, the British Library …