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December 22nd 2020 8:06 am Some of tech's biggest names are banding together to tackle one of 2020's most prevalent and costly malware types — ransomware. The Ransomware Taskforce (RTF), launched by the Institute for Security and Technology aims to shine a light on the issue of hackers locking up data and refusing to release it until payment is made. It's a problem that has increased in this pandemic year, affecting both individuals, as well as corporations and governments. The newly formed taskforce is composed of compani...

The Ransomware Task Force is fighting back on December 22, 2020, 5:18 What just happened? Ransomware is a problem that’s getting worse. In an attempt to tackle the growing threat, a group of tech companies, security firms, and non-profits have created a coalition: the Ransomware Task Force (RTF). Ransomware might not be the most common or financially lucrative type of malware, but with cybercriminals targeting local governments and hospitals, it has the potential to be the most dangerous. Created by the Institute for Security and Technology (IST), the RTF boasts big te...

What you need to know Microsoft is among 19 organizations to found the Ransomware Task Force. The Ransomware Task Force is made up of security firms, tech companies, and non-profits. The goal is to create a standardized framework to deal with ransomware attacks. Microsoft, McAfee, and 17 other organizations have come together to form a Ransomware Task Force (RTF) (via ZDNet). The new RTF is made up of security firms, tech companies, and non-profits with a shared goal of combatting ransomware. The group will work to assess current solutions that people and organizations can use to protect agai...