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GCHQ cyber security head issues ransomware warning


Ransomware is the online threat that most concerns GCHQ and we all need to take it more seriously and take steps to defend ourselves against the “cumulative effect” of being victims. So says the CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, Lindy Cameron.

“These criminals don’t exist in a vacuum. They are often enabled and facilitated by states acting with impunity.”

Lindy Cameron, CEO, National Cyber Security Centre

Criminal gangs are offering hacking services and tools to anybody who’d like to give it a crack. The recent hack of a major US fuel pipeline made a lot of people sit up and take notice. At last week’s meeting in Cornwall, the G7 asked all governments to do what they can to disrupt the activities of ransomeware gangs and that no country gives the perpetrators of these crimes safe harbour.

Informed Sauce is hosting an Infinidat-sponsored event in London on 2 December about protecting businesses from cyber crime, and particularly ransomware attacks. 

Short talks from the Metropolitan Police, a military-trained cyber threat expert and sponsor Infinidat’s EMEA Field CTO will be followed by a panel-led, room-wide moderated discussion, with plenty of opportunities for you to contribute your thoughts and ask questions.

Visit the event microsite for more details and to sign up.


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