046. The Travelex Ransomware Attack

Ransomware has been around since the 80's and unfortunately, due to it's effectiveness, it's not going away. Holly Grace Williams's discusses the recent Travelex ransomware attack - what we can learn from it, how to deal with being held to ransom and predictions for the future. Key points: 0'35 The Travelex breach 7'14 A two-part ransomware attack 9'17 Keep your systems up to date! 10'41 Why attackers use ransomware 13'23 Media response following a breach 15'38 What should you do if you're held to ransom? Download on iTunes: apple.co/2Ji61Ek Listening time: 21 minutes Hosted by: Holly Grace Williams, Technical Director at Secarma