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68 countries have united against cyber ransomware.
From September 30 to October 3, 2024, the Fourth Meeting of the CRI Coalition was held in Washington. The meeting was attended by representatives of 68 countries and organizations.
The main topic of the meeting was countering cyberattacks using ransomware. The participants confirmed joint plans to strengthen cybersecurity, help each other during attacks, prosecute hackers and prevent them from operating in their territories. Also discussed was the prevention of the use of digital assets, which are often used by ransomware in their schemes. The coalition plans to work closely with private companies to strengthen defenses, share experiences, and develop new ways to deal with attacks.
Over the past year, the coalition has been significantly replenished with new members and has actively developed the measures taken earlier. The U.S. has also launched a new fund to strengthen the cybersecurity of all CRI members, which will provide both emergency support during cyberattacks and long-term assistance to improve response skills and processes.
Singapore and the UK have led the CRI's policy track to build resilience against cyberattacks and disrupt the ransomware business model. In this direction, projects are being developed to improve the security of programs, combat the use of virtual assets, develop a policy for refusing to pay ransom, improve the quality of attack reports, and create guidelines for companies to prepare and respond to incidents.
Germany and Nigeria, which led the diplomatic direction, also helped expand CRI's partnerships and add 18 new members. To strengthen cooperation, CRI held regional events to attract new countries to the coalition and exchange experiences.
Australia and Lithuania focused on building a common resilience to cyberattacks through international cooperation. The countries are developing the exchange of information on threats on special platforms created by Lithuania, Belgium, Israel and the UAE. This allows coalition members to share information about hacker attacks faster.
A report led by INTERPOL and Australia was also created that compares anti-ransomware measures in different CRI countries. In addition, Australia has launched a website and portal to share information and request assistance.
Canada has created a new advisory council that brings together representatives from the public and private sectors to fight ransomware more effectively. The Council will help to share information, build trust and develop practical recommendations.
CRI paid special attention to the use of AI to combat cyberattacks, in particular, the use of AI to track the actions of hackers, improve software security and protect medical institutions from attacks.
Recall that Anna Neuberger, Deputy Advisor to the President of the United States on Cybersecurity and New Technologies, said that one-time operations are not able to stop extortionists forever. As long as victims continue to pay ransoms, cyber extortionists will be eager to resume their activities, even after a major blow to their infrastructure.
In turn, Laura Galante, director of the Center for the Integration of Cyber Threats (CTIIC), noted that active measures to eliminate cyber extortionists hinder the development of their activities, creating "chaos" in organizations, which ultimately complicates the recovery of their activities. As an example of the successful impact of such operations, she cited the ALPHV/Black Cat group, which was significantly weakened, and then completely disappeared from the radar, having behaved ugly with one of its partners.
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From September 30 to October 3, 2024, the Fourth Meeting of the CRI Coalition was held in Washington. The meeting was attended by representatives of 68 countries and organizations.
The main topic of the meeting was countering cyberattacks using ransomware. The participants confirmed joint plans to strengthen cybersecurity, help each other during attacks, prosecute hackers and prevent them from operating in their territories. Also discussed was the prevention of the use of digital assets, which are often used by ransomware in their schemes. The coalition plans to work closely with private companies to strengthen defenses, share experiences, and develop new ways to deal with attacks.
Over the past year, the coalition has been significantly replenished with new members and has actively developed the measures taken earlier. The U.S. has also launched a new fund to strengthen the cybersecurity of all CRI members, which will provide both emergency support during cyberattacks and long-term assistance to improve response skills and processes.
Singapore and the UK have led the CRI's policy track to build resilience against cyberattacks and disrupt the ransomware business model. In this direction, projects are being developed to improve the security of programs, combat the use of virtual assets, develop a policy for refusing to pay ransom, improve the quality of attack reports, and create guidelines for companies to prepare and respond to incidents.
Germany and Nigeria, which led the diplomatic direction, also helped expand CRI's partnerships and add 18 new members. To strengthen cooperation, CRI held regional events to attract new countries to the coalition and exchange experiences.
Australia and Lithuania focused on building a common resilience to cyberattacks through international cooperation. The countries are developing the exchange of information on threats on special platforms created by Lithuania, Belgium, Israel and the UAE. This allows coalition members to share information about hacker attacks faster.
A report led by INTERPOL and Australia was also created that compares anti-ransomware measures in different CRI countries. In addition, Australia has launched a website and portal to share information and request assistance.
Canada has created a new advisory council that brings together representatives from the public and private sectors to fight ransomware more effectively. The Council will help to share information, build trust and develop practical recommendations.
CRI paid special attention to the use of AI to combat cyberattacks, in particular, the use of AI to track the actions of hackers, improve software security and protect medical institutions from attacks.
Recall that Anna Neuberger, Deputy Advisor to the President of the United States on Cybersecurity and New Technologies, said that one-time operations are not able to stop extortionists forever. As long as victims continue to pay ransoms, cyber extortionists will be eager to resume their activities, even after a major blow to their infrastructure.
In turn, Laura Galante, director of the Center for the Integration of Cyber Threats (CTIIC), noted that active measures to eliminate cyber extortionists hinder the development of their activities, creating "chaos" in organizations, which ultimately complicates the recovery of their activities. As an example of the successful impact of such operations, she cited the ALPHV/Black Cat group, which was significantly weakened, and then completely disappeared from the radar, having behaved ugly with one of its partners.
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