UK Plans Long-Awaited Cyber Bill After High-Profile Attacks

The UK government is slated to introduce a long-awaited new law on Wednesday to strengthen the country’s defenses against disruptive cyberattacks that have cost the British economy billions of pounds.

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is intended to better protect hospitals, energy supplies and transport networks from attacks from hostile states and criminals, according to the government. Liz Kendall, the UK’s tech secretary, said in a statement that the new legislation would send a message that the UK is not an “easy target.”