The Rising Risks of Cybercrime

Amy Hogan-Burney, General Manager of Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, and former attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation joins Ann Johnson to discuss how to address the leap in cyberattack sophistication seen in the new Microsoft Digital Defense Report, and the steps needed to establish new rules for cyberspace. As the leader of a global team of attorneys, investigators, engineers, and analysts Amy shares the strategic vantage point that these insights reveal about the increase of imposter domains attacking a variety of industries, and what guidance she has for organizations trying to protect themselves during a new wave of cyberattacks unlike any we have seen in the past.  In This Episode You Will Learn:     New global cybercrime trends   Why we are seeing an increase in imposter domains   How to keep data safe while employees continue to work remote  Some Questions We Ask:     What can we learn from the latest digital defense report?    Why are we seeing a shift to more phishing attacks?  When should we start establishing new rules for cybersecurity?     Resources:    Fighting an emerging cybercrime trend  View Amy Hogan-Burney on LinkedIn  View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn  Related:      Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault    Listen to: Security Unlocked   Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.