OK Legislation to Ban Ransomware

What’s happening? Oklahoma is considering HB 1759 (2021 | OK) that adds ransomware to prohibited computer related crimes

Why is this important? For enforcement purposes the question is whether your jurisdiction has laws that cover the kind of cyber crime which has led to states including ransomware in their cyber crimes statutes

How will this be important? The FBI has seen an increase in cybercrime reports of 400% since March 2020

The Oklahoman via Governing | Oklahoma Votes to Outlaw Ransomware as Threats Grow