In 2024, ransomware hit new highs:
•Total ransomware leak sites
•Number of claimed victims
•A record $75M payment
And yet, total ransomware revenue was 35% LOWER in 2024. Yes, you read that right.
So how did this happen? 🧵
Oh…hi @RSAConference! And good day.
I can’t believe I get to moderate a panel with @AShukuhi, @Jon__DiMaggio & @BrettCallow!
More importantly, I can’t believe #RSAC accepted a Golden Girls - themed panel!
All attendees are required to buy a comic book…I don’t make the rules!
Another great episode!
I think the attack @timhelming was thinking of was the ransomware attack against 23 cities/towns in Texas, which started with the breach of a tech support firm.
Today we dive into the cybersecurity headlines making waves in 2025 discussing the US Treasury breach, allegedly orchestrated by Chinese hackers and how lingering chat histories can expose sensitive data and the importance of digital spring cleaning podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spr…
