Facing a Ransomware Attack? Experts Reveal How to Fight Back Without Paying a Dime

01/01/2026 23 min Temporada 1 Episodio 240
Facing a Ransomware Attack? Experts Reveal How to Fight Back Without Paying a Dime

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Introduction:
In this episode, we explore the most pressing cybersecurity challenges and market disruptions shaping today’s digital and economic landscape. You’ll learn why 95% of businesses have yet to see returns on generative AI investments, fueling concerns about a looming $1 trillion data center bubble and what that means for innovation. We delve into the FCC’s aggressive “Delete, Delete, Delete” campaign to dismantle state-level net neutrality laws and its impact on internet fragmentation and ISP practices across the U.S. Next, we analyze a fierce price war shaking China’s electric vehicle market, where newcomers like Huawei and Xiaomi are reshaping the competitive field against established giants like Tesla and BYD, and how this could ripple into Europe's auto industry. Crucially, we take a detailed look into the surge in ransomware attacks—up 84%—and reveal why paying ransoms nearly doubles recovery costs, spotlighting new strategies from cybersecurity experts to fight back without settling. Finally, we review Disney’s $10 million settlement over alleged violations of children's privacy on YouTube, unpacking the broader implications for platform accountability and online content regulation.

Content and Timestamp:
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00:06:03 Net Neutrality's Tumultuous Return and Retreat: A Regulatory Battle Continues
00:10:25 China's EV Market Shifts: Price Wars Intensify as Global Expansion Ramps Up
00:15:23 The Hidden World of Ransomware Negotiations: Inside S-RM's Cyber Attack Response
00:19:26 Disney to Pay $10M for Alleged Children's Privacy Violations on YouTube

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