Tom Fox and Jonathan Armstrong, renowned experts in cyber security, co-host the award-winning podcast, Life with GDPR. In the most recent episode, Jonathan Armstrong and I review the recent sanctions the UK and US have imposed on seven Russia-based individuals linked to ransomware. We explain that there are around 20-30 known vulnerabilities in software that could be responsible for the majority of ransomware attacks, and if these are taken care of, individuals and organizations are less likely to become susceptible. Finally, we See more +
Tom Fox and Jonathan Armstrong, renowned experts in cyber security, co-host the award-winning podcast, Life with GDPR. In the most recent episode, Jonathan Armstrong and I review the recent sanctions the UK and US have imposed on seven Russia-based individuals linked to ransomware. We explain that there are around 20-30 known vulnerabilities in software that could be responsible for the majority of ransomware attacks, and if these are taken care of, individuals and organizations are less likely to become susceptible. Finally, we delve into how some ransomware attackers may become public about their actions to try and make those affected pay up. Listen to Life with GDPR for the most up-to-date and helpful advice about cyber security and ransomware.
Key Highlights:
1. Sanctions levied against Russian cyber-attack gangs [00:01:28]
2. Steps to take to Protect Against Ransomware Attacks [00:06:12]
3. The Dangers of Ransomware Attacks [00:10:49] See less -
