In addition, the U.S. wants governments around the world to establish cybersecurity labeling standards so consumers can assess the security of internet-connected devices such as baby monitors and home alarms. Credit: Yanawut Suntornkij/Shutterstock.com In addition, the U.S. wants governments around the world to establish cybersecurity labeling standards so consumers can assess the security of internet-connected devices such as baby monitors and home alarms. Credit: Yanawut Suntornkij/Shutterstock.com

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. is pushing a group of governments to publicly commit to not paying ransom demands of hackers ahead of an annual meeting of more than 45 nations in Washington later this month.

Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser, said that she is “incredibly hopeful” about enlisting support for such a statement but acknowledged it’s a “hard policy decision.” If members can’t agree to the statement in advance of the meeting, then it will be included as a discussion point, she said.

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