Ransomware, Defaults, and Proactive Defenses - Rob Allen - ASW #356

Application Security Weekly (Video)

Just how bad can things get if someone clicks on a link? Rob Allen joins us again to talk about ransomware, why putting too much attention on clicking links misses the larger picture of effective defenses, and what orgs can do to prepare for an influx of holiday-infused ransomware targeting.

Segment resources

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-a-ransomware-gang-encrypted-nevada-governments-systems/
• https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/pro-russian-hackers-linux-vms-hide-windows
• https://www.threatlocker.com/blog/how-to-build-a-robust-lights-out-checklist

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-356