UK announces ban on all ransomware payments by public sector organizations.
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UK announces ban on all ransomware payments by public sector organizations.

The UK government has announced a landmark policy change that will prohibit all public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure (CNI) operators from paying ransoms to cybercriminals. This move is a key component of the country’s evolving cybersecurity strategy, aimed at disrupting the ransomware business model and protecting vital public services from escalating digital threats.
No honor among thieves. DOJ investigaes ransomware negotiator for alleged extortion kickbacks.
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No honor among thieves. DOJ investigaes ransomware negotiator for alleged extortion kickbacks.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a criminal investigation into a former ransomware negotiator at DigitalMint, a leading Chicago-based firm specializing in ransomware response and cryptocurrency payments. The investigation focuses on allegations that the ex-employee collaborated with ransomware gangs to profit illicitly from extortion payments.
CISA Advisory – Ransomware actors exploiting unpatched SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management software.
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CISA Advisory – Ransomware actors exploiting unpatched SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management software.

CISA Cybersecurity Advisory AA25-163A, released on June 12, 2025, addresses a significant ransomware threat exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software. The advisory was prompted by incidents in which ransomware actors compromised customers of a utility billing software provider by leveraging these vulnerabilities.