Anne Neuberger

White House Plans Ransomware Task Force: Report

The task force that will examine ways of limiting cryptocurrency payments in ransomware attacks.

By Nikhilesh DeJul 15, 2021

Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger reportedly announced a ransomware task force to a group of senators on Wednesday.

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