Managing Uncertainty Podcast - Episode #196: Recent Trends in Cyber Extortion & Ransomware

May 15, 2023 00:08:01
Managing Uncertainty Podcast - Episode #196: Recent Trends in Cyber Extortion & Ransomware
Managing Uncertainty
Managing Uncertainty Podcast - Episode #196: Recent Trends in Cyber Extortion & Ransomware

May 15 2023 | 00:08:01

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Show Notes

In Episode #196, we discuss the alarming growth of ransomware and its impact on businesses and governments. Listen in as we share insights from the SleuthCon Cyber Crime Conference, where experts from Chainalysis revealed that cybercriminal gangs are on pace to surpass their record-setting earnings from 2021. We also touch on the White House’s potential consideration of a ransom payment ban and discuss the factors driving this uptick in ransomware attacks. Additionally, we share our experience running a ransomware cyber extortion exercise at the Secure360 conference, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to crisis management. As resilience professionals, we …

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