Ransomware Rewind

Ransomware Rewind

In today's digital age, a single click can turn a thriving business into a hostage situation. Ransomware Chronicles takes you on a gripping journey through the untold stories of companies and individuals who have faced the nightmare of a ransomware attack. From the unsuspecting moments before the strike, to the chaos and fear during the attack, and the hard-fought battles to recover afterward, we delve deep into the human and technical drama of these cyber heists. Each episode uncovers the intricate details of how ransomware infiltrates, the frantic responses that follow, and the long road to recovery.

Episodes

May 8, 2025 44 mins

Surviving & Preventing Online Scams: Insights from a Victim of a $1.7M Fraud

Surviving & Preventing Online Scams: Insights from a Victim of a $1.7M Fraud David Fradin tells his harrowing story of a how he lost $1.7 million to a sophisticated online pig butchering scam.

Learn key insights and practical tips to protect yourself from similar scams. Discover the complex tactics scammers use to build trust and exploit victims, and explo...

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Business owners and IT professionals: Learn how to kickstart a successful career in cybersecurity with expert insights from Cybersecurity Consultant and Content Creator, Sam Romanov.

Join co-hosts Joe Erle, a seasoned cyber insurance expert, and Mike Dowdy, AI and cloud security expert, as they explore the latest trends in cybersecurity.

Discover practical tips on becom...

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Business owners and IT professionals: Learn practical cybersecurity tips and be entertained at the same time. :)

Join co-hosts Joe Erle, a seasoned cyber insurance expert, and Mike Dowdy, AI and cloud security expert, as they bring you unique insights from top industry professionals (Cyber Lawyer & Pentester on this episode) on the latest threats and protection strategies.

In this episode, we uncover the shocking details of the Uni...

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Enterprise Incident Response & Crisis Management with Combat Veteran, Ricoh Danielson

In this exclusive interview, we speak with Ricoh Danielson, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan turned cybersecurity expert.

Topics in This Interview (breakdown with timestamps below)

  • How businesses can prepare for and respond to cyberattacks
  • Best practices for personal security to safeguard your digital identity
  • Safety measu...

In this episode of Ransomware Rewind:

iphone & BYOD best practices for businesses for cybersecurity, Crypto meme coin rug pulls, cloud security mistakes, legacy software vulnerabilities, and more.

Dave Tuc...

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In this episode, Mike and Joe are joined by John Braggiotti. With over 20 years experience in the datacenter space working on data centers on multiple continents John knows the real reasons the likes of Microsoft, Amazon and Google are spending billions on data centers. We dive into the shadowy world of nation-state spying and how governments are leveraging cyber tools to gain an edge in the global arena. We explore the pivotal rol...

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In this episode of Ransomware Rewind, hosts Joe Erle, a cyber insurance expert, and Mike Dowdy, a cloud technology veteran, dive into the dark world of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). RaaS is a business model that allows cybercriminals with little technical expertise to deploy ransomware attacks by purchasing services from expert developers on the dark web.

Joe and Mike break down how RaaS works, its rise in popularity, and the imp...

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Imagine receiving a desperate call from a loved one, their voice pleading for help, while a criminal demands money in the background. Deep fakes have brought this nightmare scenario closer to reality, with AI-generated voices and videos that mimic anyone, even your own family. In this episode, we dive into the chilling world of deep fakes, exploring their potential for exploitation, from high-profile scams involving top executives ...

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