Wide World of Cyber: State directed cybercrime
Risky Business
States' Role in Ransomware Attacks
State governments are not only victims but also perpetrators of cybercrime, especially ransomware attacks. Some governments like the Kremlin and North Korea have either tacitly approved or directed ransomware attacks on targets in the West. This blurs the line between state-sponsored and state-sanctioned cybercrime, with some viewing it as state-sanctioned economic terrorism. The podcast discussion delves into the complexities of addressing this issue.
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