Washington The US Government Thursday launched an online hub for victims of Ransomware attacks, said it would make it easier for companies and cities to find resources and get help if they are targeted by cyber hackers.
At the same time, the government also announced that he would pay a prize of up to $ 10 million to anyone who could provide useful tips for tracking the Cyber’s market supported or directed by foreign governments.
The new website, www.stopransomware.gov, is an initiative led by the Ministry of Justice and domestic security.
Many resources and information that need to be faced by the organization with a historical ransomware attack has spread across several websites, which increases “the possibility of losing important information,” said the Ministry of Justice in a statement.
This website is “the first center center to consolidate Ransomware resources from all federal government institutions,” he said.
Rewards $ 10 million, meanwhile, offered by the US State Department Prize Program.
The department said it had prepared a dark web channel to help protect the safety of every advanced tipsons with information.
Gift payments can be paid in Cryptocurrency, he added.
The launch of a new website and the $ 10 million reward came on the heel of ransomware attacks earlier this year against the Colonal Co.
pipe.
which leads to widespread shortages at gas stations along the east coast of the United States.
The Ministry of Justice is then able to help colonial pipes restore around $ 2.3 million in the Cryptocurrency Ransom paid to hackers.
About $ 350 million in the ransom was paid to cyber criminals in 2020, a more than 300% increase from the previous year, the department said.
“The Ministry of Justice is committed to protecting Americans from the increase in ransomware attacks that we have seen in recent years,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.