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Ransomware attacks are inexpensive to launch, profitable and the perpetrator almost never gets caught. That means ransomware is the perfect crime and it's not going to go away anytime soon, according to Jack Danahy, the co-founder and CTO of endpoint security firm Barkly. The good news is that through a combination of technology, education and training, businesses can keep their important data safe. In this installment of the FightRansomware Podcast, Danahy talks about the latest advances fueling powerful ransomware variants like WannaCry. He also explains why everyone in the IT industry -- not just end users -- should get trained regularly on how to defend against ransomware. Listen to the podcast now to learn more.

Domain shadowing occurs when a cybercriminal gains access to a known and trusted web domain, then creates malicious sub-domains designed to infect computer systems with ransomware and other forms of malware. And domain shadowing is a growing threat to businesses everywhere, according to Shimon Modi, a cybersecurity expert, a published author of IT security books, and the director of product and technology at TruSTAR Technology, which offers a well-known SaaS-based threat intelligence platform. In this installment of the FightRansomware Podcast, Modi explains how to protect your business from domain shadowing, ransomware and other cyberthreats. He also talks about threat intelligence and the importance of aligning cybercrime defenses with business priorities. Listen to the FightRansomware Podcast now to learn more.

It only takes one employee to click on the wrong link and unleash a nasty ransomware attack that cripples your small business. That's why business owners need to recognize the value of their data, focus on user education, and launch a data protection strategy, according to small business expert Gene Marks. In this episode of the FightRansomware Podcast, Marks, a regular contributor to The Washington Post and the author of several books on business management, talks about some of the biggest cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today. He also discusses the practical steps businesses can take to protect their data, which is an increasingly valuable asset. Listen now to learn more.

Ready to learn about what researchers are doing to aid the fight against ransomware? In this installment of the FightRansomware Podcast, David Maimon, an assistant professor of criminology at the University of Maryland, sheds light on how scientists are tackling the problem of cybercrime. It's a relatively new field of study, but scientists are making strides in terms of tracking bitcoin payments and educating the next generation of students on how to stay one step ahead of the cybercriminals. Maimon also talks about the media's tendency to sensationalize ransomware attacks and the need for new theories and tactics that will help law enforcement catch malicious hackers in the act. Enjoy!

Cybersecurity experts Allan Liska and Tim Gallo, co-authors of the new O'Reilly book, "Ransomware: Defending Against Digital Extortion," visit the podcast to talk about the latest trends in data protection. Liska is a solutions architect at Recorded Future, a provider of real-time threat intelligence that helps organizations fight ransomware and other cyberthreats. Gallo is a Cybersecurity Specialist Engineer at Symantec, a leading provider IT security solutions for businesses of all sizes. Get expert advice on how to defend against digital extortion. Listen to the FightRansomware Podcast today.

The unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks against businesses and consumers proves that there's no shortage of cybercriminals who want to encrypt your digital files and take your money. But here's the good news: You also have some powerful allies in the fight against ransomware. One of those allies is Michael Gillespie, a cybersecurity researcher with the MalwareHunterTeam, and the wizard behind the curtain at ID Ransomware, a free website that helps victims of ransomware get their files back without paying a ransom. In this episode of the FightRansomware Podcast, Gillespie talks about the history of ID Ransomware and offers actionable advice for anyone who wants to avoid a ransomware infection. Keep up the good fight. Listen to the FightRansomware Podcast today.