The economics of hacking: Change your thinking

If you saw the film Wall Street, you undoubtedly recall the iconic character Gordon Gekko famously stating, “what’s worth doing is worth doing for money.” This perspective is increasingly making its way into the philosophy and mindset of the modern cyber-security attacker (or “hacker,” if you prefer). There are numerous recent examples, perhaps none more attention-grabbing that the trend toward ransomware attacks against healthcare providers, including hospitals. A variety of conditions are coming together to … More →
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