US-led alliance of 40 countries pledges never to pay ransom to cybercriminals

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Christopher Hutton is a technology reporter for the Washington Examiner covering Big Tech companies like Facebook and X as well as the regulatory efforts by Washington to rein in the tech companies. He previously wrote for a number of other outlets, including Daily Dot, Pando Daily, Religion Unplugged, and other outlets.

A collective of 40 countries, led by the United States, intends to sign a pledge never to pay ransoms to cybercriminals to combat the growing threat.

Hundreds of companies are often affected by this cybersecurity practice every year, although some notable cases arose in the last quarter, including attacks on the tourist chain MGM Resorts International and cleaning products maker Clorox.

 

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