Jam Session: Ransomware Threat In 2016
Jam Session: Ransomware Threat In 2016
Advanced Persistent Security Podcast
Episode 12
Guest: Matthew Eliason
April 29, 2016
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Ransomware Show Notes
We all know that Ransomware is a PITA (Pain in the ___). This podcast, we discuss modern examples, infection vectors, mitigations, and root causes. This podcast is meant to start the discussion with management to begin to prevent malware infections instead of scramble to decrypt files or pay the extortionists.
Part 1
Is Ransomware the threat of the future? Are companies understanding or taking the Ransomware threat seriously? Today we take a hard look at the recent failings of various organizations.
4 Thing to Know About Ransomware
MedStar Health biggest health organization to get hit by Ransomware
Part 2
Is it better to pay the Ransom? Discussion and some differing opinions here.
FBI says “better to pay ransom in some cases”
Part 3
Ransomware uses Social Engineering to be the most effective
W-2 data stolen using Social Engineering
APS Blog Posts
MedStar Health Cybersecurity Fails to Prevent Attack
Adobe Patches Exploited Vulnerability
Iranian hackers hit with Federal charges
Spear Phishermen Target Corporate W-2 Data
Google Fixes Kernel Vulnerability
4 Things to Know About Ransomware
IRS Targeted in Another Cyberattack
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