US Government Creates Online Ransomware Resource Center
July 16, 2021
The US government has launched a new website intended to help organizations defend against the rise in ransomware attacks by providing a central location for ransomware resources and alerts.
A statement from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said that StopRansomware.gov is a whole-of-government approach to help organizations better understand the ransomware threat, mitigate their risks, and, in the event of an attack, know what steps to take.
The StopRansomware.gov website is an interagency resource that provides guidance on ransomware protection, detection, and response on a single website. The site includes ransomware alerts, reports, and resources from CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other federal partners.
In a statement announcing the new website, CISA said it would be partnering with additional federal agencies that are working to curb the increase in ransomware attacks.
The number of ransomware attacks has been increasing dramatically in recent months. In its 2021 Cyber Security Risk Report, Aon suggested that ransomware attacks "exploded" in 2020, with cyber insurers reporting a 336 percent increase in ransomware claims from the start of 2019 through 2020.
CISA is part of the US Department of Homeland Security.
July 16, 2021
