To combat the issue of the increasing threat of ransomware, The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), together with federal partners, have launched a new website.
StopRansomware.gov, “establishes a one-stop hub for ransomware resources”. It will help people as well as organizations, both private and public, can lessen their ransomware risk.
“The Department of Justice is committed to protecting Americans from the rise in ransomware attacks that we have seen in recent years,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland of the Justice Department.
“Along with our partners in and outside of government, and through our Ransomware and Digital Extortion Task Force, the Department is working to bring all our tools to bear against these threats.”
The website is the first central hub consolidating ransome resources from all federal government agencies. The main goal of the website is to serve as a collection of information and resources. It will help victims of ransomware to report it when it happens.
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“As ransomware attacks continue to rise around the world, businesses and other organizations must prioritize their cybersecurity,” said Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the Department of Homeland Security. “Cybercriminals have targeted critical infrastructure, small businesses, hospitals, police departments, schools and more. These attacks directly impact Americans’ daily lives and the security of our nation. I urge every organization across our country to use this new resource to learn how to protect themselves from ransomware and reduce their cybersecurity risk.”
Government agencies led by the Department of Justice will work to stop ransom payments made through anonymous cryptocurrency platforms.
