World Report UK - Lithuania - Cape Verde
Aug 17, 2025
Isabel Conway, a seasoned reporter covering the border between Lithuania and Russia, shares her insights on the rising geopolitical tensions in the region. She discusses Lithuania's anxieties over Russian aggression, highlighting the chilling effects of GPS jamming and military activities. The conversation also touches on the UK's efforts to tackle cybercrime, emphasizing the evolving landscape of digital security. Lastly, attention shifts to Cape Verde, where local fishermen express concerns over the sale of fishing rights to China amid economic progress.
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Ransom Bans Change The Economics
- Ransom bans shift attacker incentives by removing easy payoffs and raising costs for victims.
- Regulators can impose heavy fines, turning cybersecurity from optional to material financial risk.
Act Now On Cybersecurity
- Do strengthen public-sector cyber defences because the Cyber Resilience Bill will ban ransom payments and empower regulators.
- Update passwords and train staff to spot phishing to reduce breaches and fines up to £100,000 a day.
Transport Firm Closed By Ransomware
- The Northamptonshire transport firm KMP shut after hackers guessed an employee's password and encrypted its data.
- The firm complied with industry IT standards and had insurance but still closed, costing 700 jobs.