Ep. 121 - Evolving Ransomware: Unique Tactics for Payment

About this episode

This episode discusses the evolving tactics used by ransomware actors to pressure organizations into paying ransoms.

In this episode I talk about the evolving world of ransomware. I discuss a few examples of unique tactics the malicious actors are using to put pressure on organizations to pay the ransom. Referenced Articles: https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2024/04/30/finnish_psychotherapy_center_crook_sentenced/ https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/hackers-weaponize-sec-disclosure-rules-against-corporate-targets https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/05/swatting_extorion_...

People in this episode

Host: Jardine Software Inc.

Topics covered

• ransomware
• cybersecurity
• malicious tactics
• payment pressure
• corporate targets

Keywords

• ransomware
• cyber risk
• malicious actors
• payment tactics
• corporate cybersecurity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jardine Software Inc., The Register, Dark Reading

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