US Government Seeks to Sanction Companies that Pay Ransomware Operators

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US Government Seeks to Sanction Companies that Pay Ransomware Operators
  • Demand for ransomware payments skyrockets during the pandemic period
  • Companies that pay ransomware actors, including cyber insurance firms, will face potential sanctions for their actions
  • Department of the Treasury says ransomware payments benefit illicit actors and can undermine national security

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