Jen Ellis, co-chair of the Ransomware Task Force, predicts a partial ransom payment ban in Britain. While not a perfect solution, it addresses the ethical concerns of funding cybercrime. The ban will likely follow the implementation of the revamped Cyber Action Plan and the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
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