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Public Meets Private: Forging the Future of Cyber Defense Unpacking Congressional Testimony from Sam Rubin
Mar 21, 2024
Join Sam Rubin, VP at Unit 42, as he discusses the evolving ransomware threat landscape, targeting vulnerable sectors like healthcare and education. They explore the role of AI in cybersecurity defense and stress the importance of public-private partnerships to combat sophisticated cyber threats.
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Quick takeaways
- Ransomware attacks have evolved to target large entities with escalating demands, highlighting the need for advanced cybersecurity measures.
- Adoption of defense-in-depth strategies and understanding multi-extortion tactics are crucial in countering evolving ransomware threats.
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Evolution of Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks have evolved from indiscriminate targeting to highly sophisticated and fast-paced tactics, focusing on large enterprises and government entities. The demands have escalated to hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, with rapid weaponization of disclosed vulnerabilities leading to quicker intrusions and exfiltrations.
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