Source · Select Committees · National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 20
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It is possible to infiltrate and disrupt ransomware groups’ infrastructure without arresting the criminals involved,...
Recommendation
It is possible to infiltrate and disrupt ransomware groups’ infrastructure without arresting the criminals involved, sometimes even preventing attacks after the initial 66 A hostage to fortune: ransomware and UK national security infiltration has taken place. The NCA has some offensive capabilities, but it is vital that the UK is able to operate on a level footing with its international partners. The Government should invest significantly more resources in the NCA’s response to ransomware, enabling it to pursue a more aggressive approach to infiltrating and disrupting ransomware operators.
Paragraph Reference:
113
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 March 2024. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗