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Ransomware Payment Approved

Swiss Defense Contractor Ruag Was Legally Allowed to Pay Akira Ransom Demand

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Swiss defense contractor Ruag paid a ransom to the Akira ransomware group despite federal authorities advising against such payments. A review by Switzerland’s Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) has now concluded that the payment was legally permissible.
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Great Britain wants to ban ransomware payments

The British government has fleshed out its anti-ransomware strategy. On Tuesday, the Home Office published plans for three key measures: a payment ban for public institutions and critical infrastructure, mandatory reporting before ransom payments are made and a general obligation to report ransomware attacks.
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