Cyberattacks have played a significant role in the war in Ukraine. Officials in Washington and Kyiv have blamed Russian hackers for targeting satellite systems and using digital assaults to execute disinformation and psychological warfare campaigns. Victor Zhora, the deputy chairman of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, is actively involved in defending against those attacks and talks to Safe Mode about the evolution of cyberwar in Ukraine. CyberScoop reporter AJ Vicens also joins the show to talk about his reporting on the cybercrime underworld and hacker forums such as BreachForums.

Victor Zhora on the frontlines of digital war between Ukraine and Russia

As we head into 2025, Greg talks with Jason Baker, a ransomware negotiator for Guidepoint Security, on how ransomware has shifted and evolved, and the challenges it poses for businesses and governments alike.  Jason also sheds light on the top threat actors, the future of international regulations and where they might fall concerning the contentious issue of paying ransoms, and what businesses can do to limit the damage if they are ever attacked. 

In our reporter chat, Greg talks to Tim Starks about the conversations happening in Washington, D.C. regarding enhanced offensive cybersecurity operations. 

LINK: https://cyberscoop.com/aggressive-cyber-offense-trump-administration-us-strategy-debate/

Guidepoint Security’s Jason Baker on lessons learned from negotiations with ransomware groups

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