Ransomware Is Now Officially Extortion Under California Law

Michael Trotter-Lawson
Sep 28, 2016
1 min read

This is a great example of legislation catching up with technology. I am thrilled to see this change in California. There is no question that ransomware is a form of extortion and as such, it should be subject to the penalties associated with such a crime.

https://blog.knowbe4.com/ransomware-is-now-officially-extortion-under-california-law

#california #Extortion #laws #ransomware

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