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EP206 Paying the Price: Ransomware's Rising Stakes in the Cloud

Cloud Security Podcast by Google

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The Ransomware Economy

This chapter explores the evolution and dynamics of ransomware as a pervasive threat in the cybercrime landscape. The speakers discuss its profitable business model, the roles of various actors involved, and the psychological tactics employed against victims. Legal reforms and the challenge of estimating the true scope of ransomware incidents are also examined, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced defenses and proactive cybersecurity measures.

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