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Ransomware Attack Explained: Insights from A Former FBI Agent


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Ransomware explained; what ransomware is, it how ransomware works and how to protect against a ransomware attack. That’s what we’re here to discuss. The topis is of such broad interest that John Oliver discussed ransomware on Last Week Tonite a number of months ago. A #ransomewareattack can do serious financial damage to an organization. A ransomware attack is a form of #fraud and as such steps need to be taken to protect the organization. #ransomwaretips
What is ransomware is a question frequently asked by those who have heard the term ransomware but aren’t exactly sure what it means. The want to know how ransomware works, and more importantly, how you can protect against a ransomware attack. That is why it is so important that everyone understand and why we offer this tutorial on ransomware explained, as well as a ransomware attack explained. 
Most importantly, the guest offers ransomware protection advice including what to do if your organization is a victim of a ransomware attack as well as what steps everyone can take to protect themselves. What ransomware is, how ransomware works and how to protect against a ransomware attack are all covered in this broadcast.
The guest on this session is Vic Hartman, retired FBI agent and author of The Honest Truth about Fraud
Link to YT video on The Honest Truth about Fraudhttps://youtu.be/NUIxIc4ZXY8
Information about/purchase book: The Honest Truth about Fraud (https://hartmanfirm.com/author/)
Guest: Vic Hartman (https://hartmanfirm.com/ )Host: Mary Schaeffer (www.ap-now.com )
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