Bill
S 42
Massachusetts establishes cyber ransom protections requiring breach reporting, restricting ransom payments, and imposing security standards to combat ransomware extortion.
S 42 is Massachusetts legislation designed to establish protections and regulations against ransomware attacks and ransom payments. The bill addresses the growing threat of cybercriminals extorting organizations by encrypting or threatening to expose sensitive data. It likely creates requirements for reporting breaches, restricts ransom payments, or mandates security standards for critical infrastructure and businesses.
Ransomware attacks have cost organizations billions annually and increasingly target hospitals, government agencies, and critical infrastructure, sometimes endangering public safety. Massachusetts, as a technology and finance hub, is a significant target for such attacks. Clear legal frameworks can reduce attackers' financial incentives while improving breach transparency and response coordination across sectors.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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