Introducing the Techsplainers by IBM podcast, your new podcast for quick, powerful takes on today’s most important AI and tech topics. Each episode brings you bite-sized learning designed to fit your day, whether you’re driving, exercising, or just curious for something new.
This is just the beginning. Tune in every weekday at 6 AM ET for fresh insights, new voices, and smarter learning.
Introducing the Techsplainers by IBM podcast, your new podcast for quick, powerful takes on today’s most important AI and tech topics. Each episode brings you bite-sized learning designed to fit your day, whether you’re driving, exercising, or just curious for something new.
This is just the beginning. Tune in every weekday at 6 AM ET for fresh insights, new voices, and smarter learning.
This episode of Techsplainers demystifies ransomware—malicious software that encrypts victims' data and demands payment for its release. The podcast explains how ransomware has evolved from simple encryption attacks to sophisticated double and triple extortion tactics that threaten data leaks and attacks on business partners. Listeners will learn about different types of ransomware, including encrypting (crypto) ransomware, screen-locking variants, leakware, mobile ransomware, wipers, and scareware. The discussion covers common infection vectors, such as phishing, software vulnerabilities, and credential theft, along with the growing "Ransomware-as-a-Service" business model that allows criminals without technical skills to deploy attacks. The episode walks through the five stages of a typical ransomware attack, from initial access to the final ransom demand, highlighting why these attacks cost victims an average of USD 5.08 million, according to IBM's research.
Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers.
Narrated by Bryan Clark