Demotivating Ransomware Attackers by Ending Ransom Payments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8bpG6zl7Xg Outlawing payments will result in the abandonment of ransomware attacks. By stopping the flow of money, we can demotivate cybercriminals who will shift to other activities that are more profitable than ransomware. We don’t need to stop all types of ransomware attacks for every potential victim. It is better to dissuade attackers from committing attacks in the first place.…
Arguments Against Criminalizing Ransomware Payments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q33o6Kj0W6E The goal is to effectively end ransomware as a significant cybersecurity risk for everyone. In exploring the different strategic options, one path has emerged superior, in which the flow of money to the ransomware attackers is essentially stopped. The only way to make that happen consistently is to compel the victims to not pay by making it a criminal act. However, not everyone…
Top Tip for New Managers **Managers vs Leaders** A manager is a functional role that ascribes responsibility for a team and an outcome. It is an organizational assignment that may or may not be based upon skills or a desire for responsibility. Managers often prioritize the pursuit of short-term goals and are willing to sacrifice team growth that is necessary for long-term success. A leader is someone who is well suited to support the individual team members and organize them…
600 Million Differences Between Hackers and Cybercriminals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjjOSdOgpFg There are 600 Million Differences Between Hackers and Cybercriminals… An amazing story is emerging from a massive cryptocurrency exploitation that exemplifies the difference between a ‘hacker’ and a ‘cybercriminal’. Interested in more cybersecurity insights, rants, and strategic viewpoints? Subscribe to the Cybersecurity Insights channel on YouTube:…
Anti-Money Laundering Detection Tool on the Dark Web https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNDF0Jvf2OI A new tool is gaining popularity on the dark web which provides insights to users if their cryptocurrency activity might be flagged by authorities as potentially illicit. Such a tool can provide cybercriminals the intelligence necessary to stay under-the-radar of law enforcement. Conversely, the tool may help law enforcement understand how to shift their threshold to catch those…
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