27 min

Criminology professor shares the latest cybercrime research FightRansomware Podcast

    • Technology

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!

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!

27 min

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