UK government wants ransomware victims to report cyberattacks so it can disrupt the hackers

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July 22, 2025, 4:36 PM

• •The U.K. government proposes mandatory ransomware breach reporting to aid law enforcement and disrupt cybercriminals.
• •The proposal includes banning ransomware payments for public sector and critical infrastructure and requiring notification of ransom payments by other organizations.
• •Ransomware investigators applaud the proposals, especially efforts to help law enforcement.
• •The U.K.'s formal response to the consultation is another step toward amending the law, but it remains to be seen if the proposals will end up being enshrined in legislation.

The U.K. government is planning to require victims of ransomware attacks to report breaches to law enforcement. This is part of a broader strategy to combat ransomware, which also includes a ban on payments by public sector and critical infrastructure organizations. Ransomware investigators have expressed support for the proposals, particularly the focus on aiding law enforcement in targeting cybercriminals. The move follows a policy consultation and is a step toward amending the law, but its implementation remains uncertain.

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