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The Ransomware Files

The Ransomware Files podcast tells the harrowing stories of technology experts who have fought back against ransomware, which is one of the greatest crime waves the internet has ever seen. It features... Read more

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Thank You

Thank You

After 13 episodes and one guest episode, The Ransomware Files project has come to a close.  I want to thank everyone who... Read more

8 Nov 2022

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Unproven Data Recovery

Unproven Data Recovery

What if you were hired for an office job but ended up negotiating with cybercriminals? There aren’t many rules around th... Read more

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The Adult Boutique

The Adult Boutique

Dain Drake was CEO of United Structures of America, a steel fabrication facility outside of Houston. In June 2019, Dain ... Read more

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Guest Episode: The Storm

Guest Episode: The Storm

The Ransomware Files is pleased to host a special guest episode from our friends at Hacked. In mid-April, there was a ra... Read more

26 Aug 2022

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