UK and allies to target 'hackers-for-hire' with new agreement


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 06 Feb 2024

According to the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the commercial cyber intrusion sector is doubling in size every ten years. — AFP Relaxnews

LONDON: The UK and more than 35 other nations have signed a new international agreement to take action against "hackers-for-hire" and commercial markets for tools used to carry out targeted cyber attacks.

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden will lead a two-day conference alongside France that will see countries and businesses discuss how to tackle the commercial market for malicious tools and the threat they pose to international security.

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