FightRansomware Podcast

Episodes

1. 7

   Is a ransomware attack the perfect crime?

   Ransomware attacks are inexpensive to launch, profitable and the perpetrator almost never gets caught. That means ransomware is the perfect crime and it's not going to go away anytime soon, according to Jack Danahy, the co-founder and CTO of endpoint security firm Barkly. The good news is that...

   Aug 31, 2017

   32m
2. 6

   Domain shadowing: A growing threat to small and midsize businesses

   Domain shadowing occurs when a cybercriminal gains access to a known and trusted web domain, then creates malicious sub-domains designed to infect computer systems with ransomware and other forms of malware. And domain shadowing is a growing threat to businesses everywhere, according to Shimon...

   Aug 24, 2017

   20m
3. 5

   Small business expert Gene Marks talks cybersecurity, data protection

   It only takes one employee to click on the wrong link and unleash a nasty ransomware attack that cripples your small business. That's why business owners need to recognize the value of their data, focus on user education, and launch a data protection strategy, according to small business expert...

   Aug 8, 2017

   32m
4. 4

   Criminology professor shares the latest cybercrime research

   Ready to learn about what researchers are doing to aid the fight against ransomware? In this installment of the FightRansomware Podcast, David Maimon, an assistant professor of criminology at the University of Maryland, sheds light on how scientists are tackling the problem of cybercrime. It's a...

   Jun 30, 2017

   27m
5. 3

   FightRansomware Podcast: 'Ransomware: Defending Against Digital Extortion'

   Cybersecurity experts Allan Liska and Tim Gallo, co-authors of the new O'Reilly book, "Ransomware: Defending Against Digital Extortion," visit the podcast to talk about the latest trends in data protection. Liska is a solutions architect at Recorded Future, a provider of real-time threat...

   Apr 7, 2017

   25m
6. 2

   ID Ransomware creator offers expert advice on how to defeat cybercriminals

   The unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks against businesses and consumers proves that there's no shortage of cybercriminals who want to encrypt your digital files and take your money. But here's the good news: You also have some powerful allies in the fight against ransomware. One of those...

   Mar 1, 2017

   20m
7. 1

   The FightRansomware Podcast: Live from RSA Conference 2017!

   It's time for another edition of The FightRansomware Podcast! This week, host Norman Guadagno checks in live from RSA Conference 2017, where the world goes to talk security. Norman's special guest is Branden Williams, who has nearly two decades of experience in technology and information security...

   Feb 15, 2017

   12m