Joe Tidy is a BBC cybersecurity correspondent, covering hacking, data security, and online safety.

Many have either fallen victim personally to a cyberattack or know someone who has. But what exactly is this growing threat? Who’s behind it, why are they doing it, and, most importantly, how can you protect yourself?

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Timestamps:

(00:00) What Is Scattered Spider?

(07:52) How We Get Hacked & What We Can Do About It?

(18:32) Today’s Rising Hacking Culture & Cybercrime

(26:40) Which Country Is Cybercrime Most Prevalent?

(33:03) Will Cyber Attacks Ever Be Treated As An Act Of War?

(37:41) How Do Cybersecurity Firms Find Hackers?

(42:39) The Lizard Squad Hack Of Christmas of 2010

(49:16) Insights From An Interview With A Hacker

(1:09:25) Who Is The Most Wanted Cyber Criminal In The World?

(1:15:53) The Day CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Caused The World To Implode

(1:20:08) Will Regulations Ever Catch Up With Cybercrime?

(1:25:45) Where To Find Joe Tidy’s Book

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