In this episode, the hosts discuss a news article about a Fortune 50 company that paid a record-breaking $75 million ransom to the Dark Angels ransomware gang. They express frustration with the current state of cybersecurity hiring and the need to attract talented individuals to the field. The hosts also highlight the importance of building security into organizations and the potential risks of paying ransoms.

News article: Dark Angels ransomware receives record-breaking $75 million ransom

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-angels-ransomware-receives-record-breaking-75-million-ransom/amp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEcQsZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdkYkVEVN2HgLERoR5xZp-DV0iAbs68hn1gN-0T5hOfFMwAx0kabauiOLQ_aem_4CPvV5sxa9jp6GsHgqqcaw

Mitigation Strategy: ESXi Ransomware Attacks: Evolution, Impact, and Defense Strategy

https://www.sygnia.co/blog/esxi-ransomware-attacks/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEgOnVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRRbgMU3kYziFdPCz8ITBAjedKaQ3odKHEFx5K_oyUzpE89gPEVKz-3WPA_aem__rr8IvnV86PxGg3xLkkfdA

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap

02:47 Dark Angels Ransomware Gang and the Record-Breaking Ransom

07:56 Dark Angels' Tactics and Approach

14:08 The Need for Better Recruitment and Inclusion in Cybersecurity

20:02 Cybersecurity as an Investment, Not an Expense

23:08 Conclusion and Call to Action

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