Record-Breaking $75M Ransomware Heist
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In this episode, the hosts discuss a news article about a Fortune 50 company that paid a record-breaking $75 million ransom to the Dark Angels ransomware gang. They express frustration with the current state of cybersecurity hiring and the need to attract talented individuals to the field. The hosts also highlight the importance of building security into organizations and the potential risks of paying ransoms.
News article: Dark Angels ransomware receives record-breaking $75 million ransom
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-angels-ransomware-receives-record-breaking-75-million-ransom/amp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEcQsZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdkYkVEVN2HgLERoR5xZp-DV0iAbs68hn1gN-0T5hOfFMwAx0kabauiOLQ_aem_4CPvV5sxa9jp6GsHgqqcaw
Mitigation Strategy: ESXi Ransomware Attacks: Evolution, Impact, and Defense Strategy
https://www.sygnia.co/blog/esxi-ransomware-attacks/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEgOnVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRRbgMU3kYziFdPCz8ITBAjedKaQ3odKHEFx5K_oyUzpE89gPEVKz-3WPA_aem__rr8IvnV86PxGg3xLkkfdA
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Recap
02:47 Dark Angels Ransomware Gang and the Record-Breaking Ransom
07:56 Dark Angels' Tactics and Approach
14:08 The Need for Better Recruitment and Inclusion in Cybersecurity
20:02 Cybersecurity as an Investment, Not an Expense
23:08 Conclusion and Call to Action
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