{"id":53421,"date":"2016-10-17T12:00:44","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T19:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mcafee.com\/?p=53421"},"modified":"2025-08-31T22:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:01:50","slug":"no-more-ransom-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/no-more-ransom-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"No More Ransom: A New Coalition Against Ransomware Cybercrime"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to rights, we can\u2019t overlook digital ones. Who in the 21st<\/sup> century doesn\u2019t have a life intertwined with tech-driven services? Beyond social media, critical services like banking and medical care are accessed through browsers and applications. With so much at stake, partnerships between governments and companies are essential in the fight against cybercriminals.<\/p>\n

Take the No More Ransom<\/a> project as an example of success in this arena.<\/p>\n

In the midst of today\u2019s hectic cyber environment, the joint effort provides a breath of fresh air. As cyber crooks have increased their use of ransomware, we\u2019ve seen more and more headlines on the threat. Even entire hospitals have been seized to a halt<\/a> at its hands. Because ransomware is under-handed technology that blocks users from accessing data, criminals have used it to demand payment. That\u2019s been a profitable venture for them\u2014until recently. Free decryption tools, provided by the No More Ransom coalition, have kept \u20ac1.35 million<\/a> out of their pockets.<\/p>\n

It all started when European government agencies and cybersecurity firms decided to work together. The Dutch National Police and Europol found common ground with Kaspersky Lab and us at McAfee. After all, we have the same job: keeping people safe. And now the group effort continues to expand, with No More Ransom having just added law enforcement partners from 13 countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So whether companies holding your data are under siege<\/a>, or you find your devices locked, now free tools can unshackle you from perpetrator\u2019s chains. After all, any time that cybercriminals are foiled, it\u2019s a win for the good guys, and especially end users.<\/p>\n

Tips to Protect Yourself from Ransomware<\/h2>\n

To keep yourself safe from ransomware, use these tips:<\/p>\n