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Ransomware Costs $18M – Daily Security Byte EP.104

June 26, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

I’ve mentioned ransomware repeatedly in my videos, but today the FBI warned business how dangerous ransomware can be. Watch our video to learn how much ransomware has cost US companies this year, and how to protect yourself from it.

(Episode Runtime: 2:30)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1WVM7_xLMQ

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Cyber criminal make over $18M from ransomware – Ars Technica
  • FBI’s official warning about ransomware – IC3.gov

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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