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Risky Business #763 – Microsoft un-patches critical bug
Risky Business
Ransomware, Geopolitics, and Cybersecurity Challenges
This chapter explores a ransomware attack on a company servicing Iran's banking sector, detailing the pressure to pay a $3 million ransom amid geopolitical tensions and allegations against Israel and the U.S. It further examines the implications of cyberattacks, including sextortion schemes, the risks of end-to-end encryption for online safety, and the controversies surrounding government surveillance technologies like NSO Group's spyware. Additionally, the discussion addresses vulnerabilities in remote access technology revealed by security flaws, emphasizing the need for businesses to adapt in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
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