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CyberWire Daily
The United Kingdom's catastrophic ransomware attack.
Dec 13, 2023
Tim Starks, cybersecurity reporter for the Washington Post, discusses the UK's vulnerability to a catastrophic ransomware attack. Other topics include China's involvement in election disinformation and cyber attacks, a recent ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, and the need to modernize web frameworks and standardize password policies for improved online security.
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- The UK government is at high risk of a catastrophic ransomware attack due to insufficient planning and investment, exposing vulnerabilities in critical national infrastructure.
- The appointment of Harry Coker Jr. as the National Cyber Director highlights the importance placed on cybersecurity at the national level and the need for strong leadership in this field.
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UK Vulnerability to Ransomware Attacks and Insufficient Preparedness
The UK government is at high risk of a catastrophic ransomware attack due to insufficient planning and investment. The Joint Committee on National Security Strategy warns that the UK's critical national infrastructure, including energy, water, transportation, health, and telecommunications, is vulnerable. Recent attacks on the NHS and other organizations have exposed weaknesses in the system. The report highlights the dependence on private third-party IT systems and emphasizes the potential for physical security threats and cyber-physical system hijacking. Criticisms were made regarding the government's focus on other policy issues and lack of prioritization of ransomware threats.
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