Aggravated Criminal Charges for Ransomware

What’s happening? Australia and Oklahoma have something in common- an intent to increase criminal penalties for ransomware.

Why is this important? Australia’s approach is to create a stand alone aggravated charge for ransomware. Also included is a notification requirement for businesses that pay more than $10million in ransom per year.

How will this be important? We’re seeing both of these approaches in the U.S. IN Congress we have a notification for any ransom paid being bandied about and Oklahoma passed a bill specifically criminalizing ransomware.

Australia Ransomware Action Plan

ZDNet | Australia’s new ransomware plan to create ransomware offences and reporting regime