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 through a combination of technology, education and training, businesses can keep their important data safe. In this installment of the FightRansomware Podcast, Danahy talks about the latest advances fueling powerful ransomware variants like WannaCry. He also explains why everyone in the IT industry -- not just end users -- should get trained regularly on how to defend against ransomware. Listen to the podcast now to learn more.
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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 through a combination of technology, education and training, businesses can keep their important data safe. In this installment of the FightRansomware Podcast, Danahy talks about the latest advances fueling powerful ransomware variants like WannaCry. He also explains why everyone in the IT industry -- not just end users -- should get trained regularly on how to defend against ransomware. Listen to the podcast now to learn more.
Domain shadowing: A growing threat to small and midsize businesses
FightRansomware Podcast
20 minutes 44 seconds
8 years ago
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 Modi, a cybersecurity expert, a published author of IT security books, and the director of product and technology at TruSTAR Technology, which offers a well-known SaaS-based threat intelligence platform. In this installment of the FightRansomware Podcast, Modi explains how to protect your business from domain shadowing, ransomware and other cyberthreats. He also talks about threat intelligence and the importance of aligning cybercrime defenses with business priorities. Listen to the FightRansomware Podcast now to learn more.
FightRansomware Podcast
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 through a combination of technology, education and training, businesses can keep their important data safe. In this installment of the FightRansomware Podcast, Danahy talks about the latest advances fueling powerful ransomware variants like WannaCry. He also explains why everyone in the IT industry -- not just end users -- should get trained regularly on how to defend against ransomware. Listen to the podcast now to learn more.