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Ransomware attackers using virtual machines, over-60s lost $1 billion online in 2020, and the EU launches a new cyber security unit
Ransomware attackers using virtual machines, over-60s lost $1 billion online in 2020, and the EU launches a new cyber security unit
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jul 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On this week’s Cyber Security Brief podcast, Dick O’Brien fills us in on the latest research we have published on our blog about how a growing number of ransomware attackers are using virtual machines in their attacks. We also discuss a few other ransomware-related stories, including REvil introducing a new Linux version of its ransomware, a Babuk ransomware builder being leaked online, and a couple of stories showing the amount of money that can be involved in ransomware operations. Elsewhere, the FBI recently released a report stating that over-60s lost around $1 billion through online fraud in 2020, the U.S. Secret Service released a cyber crime Most Wanted list, a FIN7 gang member was jailed, and the EU launched a new cyber security unit.
Released:
Jul 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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