Risky Business
Wide World of Cyber: State directed cybercrime
Jul 10, 2024
Cybersecurity experts Alex Stamos, Chris Krebs, and Patrick Gray discuss how governments like North Korea and the Kremlin are involved in ransomware attacks for financial gain and political purposes. They highlight the challenges in combatting state-directed cybercrime and the importance of multinational efforts in disrupting cybercriminal operations.
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- Some governments benefit from ransomware, blurring the line between victims and perpetrators.
- Ransomware attacks in critical sectors like healthcare have tangible consequences on patient outcomes.
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State Relationships with Ransomware
Some governments, like the Kremlin and North Korea, have complex relationships with ransomware. While the West and its allies combat ransomware, other governments seem to benefit from or even direct ransomware activities. This blurs the line between state victims and perpetrators of cybercrime, creating challenges in addressing the issue.
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