Biden asks Putin to crack down on Russian-based ransomware gangs | Bleeping Computer

In a discussion over the phone with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, President Biden requested Putin stop ransomware organizations based within Russia’s borders that are behind the continuing series of attacks affecting the United States and other nations around the globe. In a statement released by the White House, President Biden emphasized that he is dedicated to continuous engagement on the greater problem of ransomware. Biden also stated that the United States would take “all immediate measures” to protect its citizens and key infrastructure from such assaults. Their conversation happened following a large-scale REvil ransomware assault that affected dozens of Kaseya clients as well as up to 1,500 other downstream firms. 

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/biden-asks-putin-to-crack-down-on-russian-based-ransomware-gangs/