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.
ID Ransomware creator offers expert advice on how to defeat cybercriminals
FightRansomware Podcast
20 minutes 50 seconds
8 years ago
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 allies is Michael Gillespie, a cybersecurity researcher with the MalwareHunterTeam, and the wizard behind the curtain at ID Ransomware, a free website that helps victims of ransomware get their files back without paying a ransom. In this episode of the FightRansomware Podcast, Gillespie talks about the history of ID Ransomware and offers actionable advice for anyone who wants to avoid a ransomware infection. Keep up the good fight. Listen to the FightRansomware Podcast today.
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.
