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Aug 2025
17m 28s

Is cybercrime the biggest threat to busi...

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Cyberattacks are on the rise, with retail, banking, and airline industries all targeted in recent months. The cost to the economy is huge and thought to be worth billions of dollars. As businesses scramble to stay secure, we investigate the ransomware gangs behind the breaches and the experts working to stop them.

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Presenter: Sam Gruet Producer: Megan Lawton

(Photo: A computer popup box screen warning of a system hack. 3D illustration. Credit: Getty Images)

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