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Dec 2024
23m 28s

It's the 35th anniversary of ransomware ...

Cisco Talos
About this episode
Ransomware is 35 years old this month, which isn't exactly something to celebrate. But in any case, do join Hazel and special guest Martin Lee to discuss what happened in the very first ransomware incident in December 1989 and why IT "wasn't ready". They then discuss how ransomware evolved to become the criminal entity it is today, which involves looking b ... Show More
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