A Self-Taught IT Expert Discovers a Kill Switch for Ransomware

Have you been hacked, or been the victim of malware or ransomware? Humans make the internet vibrant, but we're also the weakest link — we're predictable and often easily fooled. This episode of IRL focuses on our internet insecurity. Meet the unsung heroes fighting to keep us safe.

IRL is an original podcast from Mozilla. For more on the series go to irlpodcast.org.

Stay safe online! Here's more on how to not be a ransomware victim.

And, if you'd like to learn a bit more about the PATCH Act mentioned in our episode, go here.