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title: Ransomware – failing to plan is planning to fail
description: Ransomware is so problematic for business, government, law enforcement and tech companies that an “aggressive and urgent” plan is called for.
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# [Ransomware – failing to plan is planning to fail](https://www.thefinalstep.co.uk/bytesizebulletins/ransomware-failing-to-plan-is-planning-to-fail)

 Written by [Simon Heath](https://www.thefinalstep.co.uk/bytesizebulletins/author/simon-heath) | May 10, 2021

 

Ransomware is so problematic for business, government, law enforcement and tech companies that a coalition (Ransomware Task Force - RTF) proposes an “aggressive and urgent” plan.

A member of the coalition is UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC); their [2020 Review](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/annual-review-2020) showed they handled three times as many ransomware incidents as the previous year with criminal gangs more skilled and patient. They urge businesses to think ahead:

*“And since there is little an organisation can do once the ransomware hits, **preparation** is essential”.*

More detailed guidance for businesses is [here](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/mitigating-malware-and-ransomware-attacks). 

RTF has [produced a framework](https://securityandtechnology.org/ransomwaretaskforce/) to combat the problem with up to 50 recommendations, including:

- Mandatory reporting if you pay a ransom.
- Create a recovery fund to support victims.
- Regulate cryptocurrency services.

See the [BBC’s interview](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56933733) with a businessman who decided not to pay a ransom. 

 

Thanks to Rod Long from Unsplash for image.

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