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Matthew Rosenquist
@mrosenquist
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Cybersecurity Strategist and CISO
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2016-07-27 21:23
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STEMGeeks
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RE: Paying Ransomware Should be Illegal
It is not intended to punish anyone but the criminals. Enacting this would greatly reduce all Ransomware, helping protect all potential victims. Something similar was done for Privacy. EU made it illegal
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STEMGeeks
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RE: Paying Ransomware Should be Illegal
If it is criminal, then sending it risks their job, future employment, and freedom. Not sending it means they are simply following the law like everyone else. Nobody gets fired for doing what everyone
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STEMGeeks
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RE: Paying Ransomware Should be Illegal
Executives will worry. First the extortionist when then threaten the executives to report them to the authorities. Now they have a victim forever. Second, even if they do pay and get the keys, it take
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STEMGeeks
5y
RE: Paying Ransomware Should be Illegal
It will greatly dissuade companies. Executives are willing to risk company money, but not their own freedom. If this is a crime, the penalty may be them going to jail. Most are not willing to do that.
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STEMGeeks
5y
RE: Paying Ransomware Should be Illegal
If directly supporting criminals becomes illegal then Insurance companies won't do it either. It is no longer limited to data, but also uptime of systems (gas lines, electrical grids, water supply
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cybersecurity
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RE: The Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Might be Good for America
That one company, all the fuel pipeline companies, the entire fuel supply sector, or all of the Critical Infrastructures that the U.S. depends upon? The problem is huge.
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photography
5y
RE: Fitness Photoshoot Light Test
Great contrast!
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life
5y
RE: Reevaluating the Work-Life Balance
...as long as they don't hack my bike!!! :)
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life
5y
RE: Reevaluating the Work-Life Balance
I do enjoy being on 2 wheels.
mrosenquist
STEMGeeks
5y
RE: What’s Broken with M&A Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity issues can undermine deals in so many ways. I caution organizations in relying too much on cyber-insurance, as it is not a panacea. Major gaps will remain that can tear apart the acquiring
mrosenquist
STEMGeeks
5y
RE: Cybersecurity is Not Reaching its Full Potential
We have a LONG way to go, even just to keep pace with the attackers. The good thing is more focus and prioritization is on cybersecurity, so progress is being made. We all have a role and it will take
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STEMGeeks
5y
RE: Cybersecurity is Not Reaching its Full Potential
The numbers are increasing. Just 2 years ago it was ~60% of SMB were out of business within 2 years of a cyberattack. The latest numbers I have seen push that close to 90%.
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STEMGeeks
5y
RE: We Must Crush Digital Misinformation Before It Destroys Society
By separating the markets, based upon the truth of their content, then news outlets will only be competing among themselves which evens the paying field. They won't be competing from the entertainment
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cryptocurrency
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RE: Stopping the Runaway Ransomware Epidemic
I agree, they are just looking for a reason to ban crypto. In this case it has no merit. Just doing my part to call it out to my community of cybersecurity professionals. :)
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cryptocurrency
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RE: Stopping the Runaway Ransomware Epidemic
It is really hard to hide the fact systems are infected with ransomware then suddenly you have the decryption key? The realistic steps to go through expose it to scrutiny. The risk of getting caught and
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cryptocurrency
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RE: Stopping the Runaway Ransomware Epidemic
Unlikely for public companies. Executives don't want to go to jail and given the amount that would need to be paid, it would be difficult to hide that amount. Then there is the obvious, when it is paid
mrosenquist
STEMGeeks
5y
RE: Chaining Exploits are Taking Vulnerabilities to a New Level
The stealth possibilities of 0-Day exploits make them very dangerous!
mrosenquist
DBuzz
5y
RE: Skips school day because it’s sunny outside. No ragrets. Posted via D. ...
The lure of a sunny day has pulled many a student away from the classroom! You aren't the first and won't be the last. Enjoy it. (just don't do it too often) :P
mrosenquist
STEMGeeks
5y
RE: 📈📊 'STEMGeeks' Weekly (Mar 06, 2021 to Mar 12, 2021 ) stat report 📊📈
Way cool! I made the list! :)
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STEMGeeks
5y
RE: A Simple Solution to Crush Digital Misinformation
True, but if it opens it up to liability then citizens can sue those organizations. There is always pressure.
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