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Strengthening Brazil’s Cybersecurity: The Brazil Ransomware Task Force
In September, IST Senior Director for International Cyber Engagement Elizabeth Vish and Future for Digital Security Associate Gigi Flores Bustamante attended the first convening of Brazil’s Ransomware Task Force, co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, the Organization of American States, and IST. In this blog, Gigi shares her reflections on the conference and launching the Brazil RTF.
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November 21, 2024
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April 24, 2024 9:30 am
24 in ’24: Doubling Down on the Ransomware Task Force Recommendations
On April 24, 2024, IST's Ransomware Task Force hosted 24 in ‘24: Doubling Down on the Ransomware Task Force Recommendations to zero in on the 24 recommendations that have seen little to no progress and discuss how we might redouble our efforts to deter ransomware attacks through a nationally and internationally coordinated, comprehensive strategy; disrupt the ransomware business model and reduce criminal profits; help organizations prepare for ransomware attacks; and respond to ransomware attacks more effectively.
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April 24, 2024
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Eighteen Months On: Continued Progress on Ransomware Task Force Recommendations
In the 6 months since the publication of the Ransomware Task Force (RTF) Progress Report this May, we have seen a great deal of action to combat ransomware, but we have also seen the scale of the threat continue to grow, even as stakeholders continue to focus on it.
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December 5, 2022
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The Ransomware Task Force: One Year On
In the year since the publication of the RTF report, the Ransomware Task Force reflects on progrsss, noting a great deal of action to combat ransomware and a continued rise observed incidents. This summary briefly discusses some of the ransomware-related activity of the last year, its impact, the current threat level, and the RTF's recommendations for moving forward.
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April 29, 2021 1:00 pm
Ransomware Task Force (RTF) Unveils Comprehensive Framework To Combat Ransomware
Ransomware is one of society’s most pervasive threats and poses a critical risk to both national and global security. This destructive cybercrime, which results in staggering financial losses and puts human life at risk, will need commitment from every level of government and private industry to mitigate this evolving threat. On April 29, 2021, the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) — in partnership with a broad coalition of experts in industry, government, law enforcement, civil society, and international organizations who have joined IST’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF) — delivered a comprehensive framework to combat...
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