US, others commit against ransomware payments
While not all of the CRI’s 48 member governments have committed to going against ransomware payments, such a pledge represents a significant step in curbing the illicit financial backbone of the ransomware ecosystem, according to Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger.
“This was a really big lift, and we’re in the final throes of getting every last member to sign. But we’re pretty much there, which is exciting,” Neuberger said.
Other anti-ransomware efforts have been introduced at the meeting, including a shared denylist containing details of ransomware groups’ digital wallets, and novel information-sharing platforms, as well as artificial intelligence utilization for examining ransomware payments across cryptocurrency platforms.
“If one country is attacked, others can quickly defend against that attack,” added Neuberger.