Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger speaks during the daily press briefing at the White House on February 17, 2021. As policymakers dissect options to combat ransomware, Neuberger could be among the primary voices at the White House. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) On Wednesday â just Wednesday â news stories emerged about an airplane maker, information technology giant and computer game company all having operations disrupted by ransomware. In the last year, such attacks have swept through every sector, affected schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure, transportation and governments. Many argue that policymakers need to do something about the problem. But few solutions have been formally put onto the table. One explanation is that historically, ransomware was not seen as government's problem any more than shoplifting: a crime against businesses that federal law enforcement saw as beyond its domain.