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It would seem to me that Ransomware attackers coming from Russia or China would have a pretty solid first line of defense. That is, as long as they keep the han
by hetspookjee 5y ago
It would seem to me that Ransomware attackers coming from Russia or China would have a pretty solid first line of defense. That is, as long as they keep the hands that are feeding them happy in said country.
- ForHackernews 5y agoYeah, but then you're talking about state-sponsored malware attacks, and into the realm of international diplomacy: sanctions, embargoes, blockades and (theoretically) war.
- jtbayly 5y agoWhy do you think that would be the result? They aren’t state sponsored per se, just state turning a blind eye. Plus, it’s already been happening this way for many years. Why would we suddenly start sanctioning China and Russia, risking war?
- TeMPOraL 5y agoVarious states were turning a blind eye to ransomware operators on their soil because it was considered a petty crime. It wasn't even a variable considered in international negotiations. But if a superpower like US suddenly views ransomware as terrorism, it becomes diplomatically relevant. Politicians will start asking questions, likely realizing it's not worth it to start pushing the US on this point, leading to law enforcement suddenly being much more interested.