How a floppy disk gave me ransomware

How a floppy disk gave me ransomware

March 23, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

The episode explores the origins of ransomware and the reasons behind its persistence in modern times.

How did the world’s first ransomware attack begin? and why are we still falling for the same tricks today? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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