TechCrunch: Ransomware is a Global Problem Needing a Global Solution

Despite last year’s optimism on progress made combatting cyber criminals, 2022 looks to become the worst year on record for ransomware attacks. A recent report shows that attacks have increased by 80% year-over-year and that the cybercriminals responsible for these attacks have easily dodged law enforcement action by taking advantage of ransomware as a service, or by simply rebranding. Carly Page from TechCrunch spoke with Exiger’s Bob Kolasky on methods to discourage ransomware actors for good:

This includes using regulatory pressure on the cryptocurrency market to make tracking and recouping ransomware payments easier.

BOB KOLASKY, Senior Vice-President for Critical Infrastructure, Exiger

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