ColaSec

Columbia's Information Security Group

A free and informal gathering of information security professionals and enthusiasts in Columbia, South Carolina at the Richland County Public Library on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM (click on the YouTube bubble).

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Breaking Down Ransomware

Presented at ColaSEC on August 17th, 2021 by Timothy De Block

Presentation Synopsis: The Colonial Pipeline hack has brought ransomware into the limelight for the general population. In this presentation we'll go over the anatomy of a ransomware attack. Why it's so effective and prevalent. How do attackers get in to install the ransomware, and what we can do to avoid a ransomware attack.

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