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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 4 MIN

Day 10: The Ransomware Attack Chain — How One Click Leads to Disaster

from Don't Be A Sitting Duck Podcast · host Leigh Kefford

Day 10 of the National PC 12 Days of Phishmas! Ransomware attacks don’t start with encryption — they startwith access, usually through a phishing email.This episode breaks down each stage of the ransomware attack chain and shows how to stop it early. You’ll learn: How attackers gain initialaccessWhat lateral movement lookslikeHow payloads are deployedWhy backups get targetedHow extortion and data theftworkThe key defences that breakthe chainhttps://nationalpc.com.au/empower 🎧 More episodes:https://sittingduck.com.au

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