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Incorrect prioritization has made the UK a target for ransomware.
In the UK, the likelihood of a "catastrophic" ransomware attack is growing due to the government's insufficient response to this threat. This is the conclusion reached by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security Strategy (JCNSS) in its report.
The report specifically points to former Interior Minister Suella Braverman, accusing her of ignoring the issue despite her department's claims of leadership in addressing the issue. According to a study published by The Record, the Ministry of Internal Affairs focuses on the problem of illegal migration, while issues of cybersecurity and ransomware remain without proper attention.
The authors of the report propose to transfer responsibility for combating ransomware to the Cabinet of Ministers, in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and the National Crime Agency (NCA). Responsibility should rest with the Deputy Prime Minister as part of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
The committee's chair, Dame Margaret Beckett, stressed that the UK is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to hackers, and the government is not investing enough money to solve this problem. It warns of the inevitability of a "large-scale, catastrophic ransomware attack" and describes the government's lack of preparedness for such a threat as an "unforgivable strategic mistake."
The report contains a number of recommendations, including increased investment in NCSC and NCA to support government organizations in the event of cyberattacks. The UK government welcomed the release of the report and said it would soon publish a full response to it. It is noted that the government has already taken measures, including the imposition of sanctions on 18 cybercriminals, and signed an international commitment not to pay ransom to extortionists.
According to the ICO's Information Commissioner's Office, 10 cases of cyber attacks on the central government were registered in just 6 months of 2023, which is twice the total number of successful attacks since 2019. The NCSC stressed that combating cybercrime requires an innovative and collaborative approach, given that many cybercriminals operate from hard-to-reach jurisdictions.
In the UK, the likelihood of a "catastrophic" ransomware attack is growing due to the government's insufficient response to this threat. This is the conclusion reached by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security Strategy (JCNSS) in its report.
The report specifically points to former Interior Minister Suella Braverman, accusing her of ignoring the issue despite her department's claims of leadership in addressing the issue. According to a study published by The Record, the Ministry of Internal Affairs focuses on the problem of illegal migration, while issues of cybersecurity and ransomware remain without proper attention.
The authors of the report propose to transfer responsibility for combating ransomware to the Cabinet of Ministers, in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and the National Crime Agency (NCA). Responsibility should rest with the Deputy Prime Minister as part of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
The committee's chair, Dame Margaret Beckett, stressed that the UK is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to hackers, and the government is not investing enough money to solve this problem. It warns of the inevitability of a "large-scale, catastrophic ransomware attack" and describes the government's lack of preparedness for such a threat as an "unforgivable strategic mistake."
The report contains a number of recommendations, including increased investment in NCSC and NCA to support government organizations in the event of cyberattacks. The UK government welcomed the release of the report and said it would soon publish a full response to it. It is noted that the government has already taken measures, including the imposition of sanctions on 18 cybercriminals, and signed an international commitment not to pay ransom to extortionists.
According to the ICO's Information Commissioner's Office, 10 cases of cyber attacks on the central government were registered in just 6 months of 2023, which is twice the total number of successful attacks since 2019. The NCSC stressed that combating cybercrime requires an innovative and collaborative approach, given that many cybercriminals operate from hard-to-reach jurisdictions.
