The British government plans to rewrite key cybercrime laws, including the Computer Misuse Act 1990, to better support security researchers and modern defensive security work. The reforms may also introduce new measures such as Cyber Crime Risk Orders as part of a broader effort to disrupt ransomware and organized cybercrime networks. #ComputerMisuseAct1990 #CyberCrimeRiskOrders #CyberUpCampaign
Keypoints
- The UK will rewrite key cybercrime laws after years of criticism that the rules are outdated.
- The Computer Misuse Act 1990 has created legal uncertainty for security researchers and defenders.
- Proposed reforms may include a public interest defense for good-faith cybersecurity work.
- The government is also considering Cyber Crime Risk Orders and evidence-concealment powers.
- The changes aim to improve the UK’s ability to disrupt ransomware and organized cybercrime networks.
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