Put up a CryptoWall and Locky the key: Stopping the explosion of ransomware

Presented at BSides Austin 2017, May 4, 2017, 3 p.m. (60 minutes).

Ransomware is spreading at an alarming pace and infecting networks across all industries and company sizes, primarily though phishing attacks. The cyber criminals behind the attacks are furiously innovating and keeping ahead of the defenses. In this session we will have an interactive discussion related to the latest in ransomware threats and how to best protect your organization and yourself against this growing threat. Erich Kron, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4 will educate attendees about the newest features of ransomware strains designed to evade detection and spread in new and creative ways. He will also discuss recent attacks and how the organizations could have better protected themselves. The session is intended for an intermediate experience level and will examine: • Current phishing trends • Ransomware and how it is infecting networks • Effective mitigation strategies • Recovering from an attack

Presenters:

• Erich Kron - Security Awareness Advocate - KnowBe4
  KnowBe4

Links:

• https://bsidesaustin2017.sched.com/event/AP2E/put-up-a-cryptowall-and-locky-the-key-stopping-the-explosion-of-ransomware

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