The U.K. government aims to reduce ransomware payments to criminals, enhance intelligence on ransomware activities, and improve understanding of threats to guide future actions.
In the U.S., the OFAC warns victims paying ransomware without approval risk legal repercussions, yet there have been no known prosecutions for such payments.
States like Florida and North Carolina have enacted laws prohibiting state agencies from paying ransoms, but it's unclear if this has reduced attacks on these entities.
A total ban on ransom payments is debated, with concerns that it could worsen the situation rather than deter criminals from their attacks.
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