Listen "The Evolving Ransomware Threat"
Episode Synopsis
Cybersecurity expert Roger Grimes demystifies the changing ransomware landscape- how much money do criminals usually demand? How often are they paid, and how much? What is "dwell time," how do ransomware and wiperware differ, and what constitutes offline backup? Also- the first HODL President? Links related to this episode: Our full CU Town Hall session with Roger Grimes: https://www.big-fintech.com/Media?p=cu-town-hall-episode-120 Roger's Ransomware Protection Playbook: https://www.amazon.com/Ransomware-Protection-Playbook-Roger-Grimes/dp/1119849128 KnowBe4: https://www.knowbe4.com/ CU Today's continuing coverage of the Patelco ransomware incident: https://www.cutoday.info/Fresh-Today/Following-Ransomware-Attack-Patelco-Has-Restored-Many-Services-But-Others-Remain-Unavailable Forbes' onsite coverage of Bitcoin 2024: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/07/31/bitcoin-2024-when-rage-became-the-machine/ Reuters' comments on Trump's crypto conversion: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/trump-cites-china-competition-vowing-create-bitcoin-stockpile-2024-07-27/ Our October interview with Doug Brown, President of Digital Banking for NCR Voyix: https://www.big-fintech.com/Media?p=a-digital-first-twin-takes-flight Join us for the next CU Town Hall on Wednesday August 7 at 3pm ET/Noon PT for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing CUs today. This session will focus on whether the notion of a Primary Financial Institution is myth or reality. It's free to attend (you might even win a door prize!), but advance registration is required: https://www.cutownhall.com/ Find us on X and BlueSky at @bigfintech, @jbfintech and @154Advisors You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/
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