The cyber war is upon us. We are here to talk about how to keep your business from going bankrupt after a data breach, the legal obligations associated with cyber and privacy law, and all things in between! We welcome questions and comments - call us at 4109175189 or email [email protected]
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Ep. 93 David Rock drops by for a chat on SME v. Large Enterprise Risk
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13:24Send us a text Ep. 93 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! Thrilled to have David Rock, chief claims officer at Trium, with us to discuss SME v. large enterprise risk, biggest fear from a claims perspective for large enterprise breaches, vendor incidents, and a lot more! You won’t want to miss his insight! Keep the questions, calls, comments, etc. …
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Ep. 92 The Value of Cyber Conferences and Unforeseen Consequences of Vendor Breaches
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9:13Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the value of cyber conferences (shout out to NetDiligence®, Zywave, IAPP, @PLUS, ExecuSummit, and all the others I missed). Beyond the educational sessions, the informal discussions that take place behind the scenes contribute significantly to our understanding of legal, market, and security trends. The co…
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Send us a text Ep. 91 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the PowerSchool breach, the downstream implications, how organizations should respond, and learning the same lesson over and over again. Keep the questions, calls, comments, etc. coming - 410-917-5189 or [email protected] Enjoy!…
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Send us a text Ep. 90 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss two trends we expect to see in 2025 and one we hope to see: AI, regulators leveraging privacy laws for enforcement actions, and someone taking a class action to trial! Keep the questions, calls, etc. coming - 4109175189 or [email protected] Enjoy!…
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Ep. 89 The Value of Partnerships in Cyber and Privacy
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4:02Send us a text Episode 89 of the Cyber Law Revolution highlights a crucial shift in mindset regarding how organizations approach relationships in the realm of cybersecurity and privacy. By emphasizing partnerships over traditional vendor or service provider labels, it acknowledges the collaborative effort required to effectively address cyber incid…
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Ep. 88 The Strategy Behind Opt In and Opt Outs for Vendor Breaches
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6:23Send us a text Ep. 88 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we explore the strategies for opting in and out of notifications regarding vendor breaches, as well as the intricate relationships between data owners and data maintainers. Don't miss it! Keep the questions, calls, comments, etc. coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldho…
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Ep. 87 Sean Finch discusses the UK and US Markets
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16:18Send us a text Ep. 87 of the Cyber Law Revolution is Live! Thrilled to have Sean Finch, Managing Director of the UK and European Markets at CYPFER, join the show. Sean drops a ton of knowledge on the difference between the UK and US markets related to incident response, restoration and recovery, ransomware, insurance risk tolerance, and much more! …
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Mastering Third-Party Risk: Lessons from the CDK Ransomware Breach
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5:59Send us a text Episode 86 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the ramifications of the CDK breach, third-party management, and the importance of redundancy! Keep the questions coming! 4109175189 or [email protected] Spencer Pollock
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Send us a text Ep. 85 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, Shari Mattis, AVP of claims at ANV, drops by to discuss building a cyber panel, the importance of having that dream team when a claim comes in, what makes an organization attractive for a cyber carrier, and cyber red flags in organizations. You won't want to miss it! Keep t…
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Ep. 84 Demi Traikovich Drops by to discuss the market
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31:06Send us a text Ep. 84 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! Thrilled to have Demi Traikovich of CAC Specialty drop by to discuss her path to cyber insurance, the wholesale and retail market, trends, and coverage issues! You won't want to miss it! Keep the questions, calls, comments, etc. coming - 410-917-5189 and [email protected].…
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Send us a text Ep. 83 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we dive into the importance and role of breach coaches. We lay out the reasons why you want a breach coach involved the very instant an incident occurs, how we help navigate the situation, and the benefits to our involvement. I hope this provides some good insight into our …
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Send us a text Ep. 82 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we do a deep nerdy dive into Maryland's New Data Privacy act, the implications behind, how to comply, and the enforcement mechanisms. Bottom line: get ahead of the privacy compliance curve! Keep the questions and calls coming - 410-917-5189 or [email protected]…
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Send us a text Ep. 81 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the crippling impact of the ransomware attack on Change Health and the downstream implications. What is the lesson: vendor breaches are not going away, and we must continue our due diligence! Keep the questions and comments coming! Call me 410-917-5189 or e-mail …
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Send us a text Ep. 80 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we dive into the FBI's (and our international police partners) takedown of LockBit's webpage and seizure of decryption keys, LockBit's failure to patch, and implications downstream! You won't want to miss it! Keep the questions and calls coming. Call me at 410-917-5189 or e…
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Ep. 79 23andMe's Novel Legal Theory but PR nigthmare
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5:26Send us a text Ep. 79 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss 23andMe's novel legal theory regarding recycled usernames and passwords, and its impact on the data breach. Further, we jump into the PR nightmare this position has caused and the potential consequences of such a legal position. You won't want to miss it! Keep th…
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Ep. 78 Chris Loehr drops by to discuss 2023 in review and what to expect in 2024
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24:33Send us a text Ep. 78 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! Chris Loehr of Solis drops by to discuss what we saw in 2023, provide insight into what to expect in 2024, and tips for organizations to mitigate the harms of a data breach. You won't want to miss it! Keep the questions and calls coming! Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail at spollock@mcdonal…
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Send us a text Ep. 77 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss how China is on the offensive with the cyber war and trying to position itself in our critical infrastructure for future conflicts. Scary scenario and one we need to keep a close eye on. As always, keep the questions, calls, and comments coming - call me at 410-9…
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Send us a text Ep. 76 of the Cyber Law Revolution is Live! In this episode, Anthony Hess, CEO and Co-Owner of Asceris, drops by to discuss the differences in the DFIR and insurance world when comparing the US to the UK, along with lots of great insight into the industry! Keep the questions and calls coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins…
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Ep. 75 Privacy Class Actions: Old Laws Bring New Legal Theories
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6:53Send us a text Ep. 75 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws and how plaintiff attorneys are using these old privacy laws to bring new lawsuits based on the emerging website tracking technologies. Keep the questions, calls, and comments coming - 410-917-5189 or spollo…
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Send us a text Ep. 74 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the attacks against MGM and Caesars, the different approaches both took to response, the implications, and the lessons we learn. I will give you a hint: prepare, prepare, prepare! Keep the questions and calls coming! 410-917-5189 or [email protected]…
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Ep. 74 Revisiting the importance of IRPs and Vendor Due Diligence
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7:18Send us a text Ep. 74 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In light of MoveIT, we revisit the importance of developing and testing an incident response plan and performing vendor due diligence in this episode. We discuss how organizations need to go a step further and ask, "Who are the friends of our friends." Specifically, who are our vendors work…
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Ep. 73 Larry Baldino Brings the Market Knowledge
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13:31Send us a text Ep. 73 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! We are thrilled to have Larry Baldino, President of Cyber, Technology, and Professional Liability at Dual Commercial, on the show. In this episode, Larry brings his industry knowledge regarding the importance of cultivating trust with insureds before an incident, the future of the cyber mar…
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Send us a text Ep. 72 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we are joined by Perry Tsao, head of claims, and Rueben Medina, head of security of Elpha Secure, to talk about the benefits of working with your insurer to see behind the “iceberg” and get better protected. You won’t want to miss it! Keep the questions and calls co…
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Ep. 71 Margaux Weinraub and Alexandra Bretschneider Join the Show!
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22:23Send us a text Ep. 71 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! I am thrilled to have Margaux Weinraub of Graham Company and Alexandra Bretschneider of Johnson, Kendall, & Johnson join the Show! Margaux and Alexandra provide deep insight into the role of a cyber broker, the current state of the market, the war exclusion, and how to become insurable. You…
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Send us a text Ep. 70 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! ALERT ALERT ALERT In this episode, we discuss the how MoveIT experienced a zero-day vulnerability attack and the steps companies need to take NOW to protect themselves! Specifically, if you use MoveIT: 1. Implement the patch or mitigation. 2. Contact your cyber insurer and or a brea…
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Ep. 69 The Bounty on the Key Figure Behind the Hive, LockBit, and Babuk
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4:54Send us a text Ep. 69 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we dive into the DOJ and the FBI placing a bounty on the central figure beyond the development and deployment of the Hive, LockBit, and Babuk ransomware variants. We also discuss how this further demonstrates close cooperation between these groups. Keep those questions, cal…
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Send us a text Ep. 68 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the good and bad of media coverage during and after a cyber incident or data breach. Specifically, we dive into how the media helps push out information and can also be a tool for the threat actors and cyber criminals to extort further companies, hospitals, schoo…
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Send us a text Ep. 67 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss HHS and OCR shifting resources to handle the influx of complaint under HIPAA and HITECH, and what this means for organizations subject to these acts! Keep the questions, calls, comments, etc. coming - 410-917-5189 or [email protected].…
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Send us a text Ep. 66 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we continue our conversation about data breach class action lawsuits and how they have become widespread and rampant. You won't want to miss it! Keep the calls and questions coming - 410-917-5189 or [email protected]…
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Ep. 65 The Hive takes a hit and new privacy and cybersecurity laws on the horizon
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5:09Send us a text Ep. 64 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we discuss the FBI’s takedown of the Hive’s website and the new privacy and cybersecurity laws coming out in 2023! Keep those questions and comments coming! Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at [email protected]! Enjoy!…
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Send us a text Ep. 64 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we dive into India's amended data protection law, the 6 hour reporting requirement, and the expansive scope of the law. You won't want to miss it! Enjoy!By Spencer Pollock
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Send us a text Ep. 63 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, Sean Bowen, Esq., from McDonald Hopkins, joins the show to discuss pixels, why they are forefront in the privacy realm, and the recent HHS/OCR guidance. Trust me, you don't want to miss it! Keep the questions, calls, etc., coming. Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spo…
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Ep. 62 Felicia King and Breakfast Bytes Part 2
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39:24Send us a text Episode 62 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! We do a joint episode with Felicia King and Breakfast Bytes. In the episode we dive into current trends, what to expect moving forward, and third-party risk management! Keep the questions and calls coming! 410-917-5189 or [email protected] Enjoy!…
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Ep. 61 McDonald Hopkins' DP group invades the show!
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14:33Send us a text Ep. 61 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! THE INVASION OF THE MCDONALD HOPKINS DP TEAM (or at least some of them!)! In this episode, we are joined by Sanjana Palla, Kelly Campbell, Heather Shumaker, Stephen Robison, and Meghan Collins, all cybersecurity and privacy attorneys at McDonald Hopkins! Each provides inside information on …
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Ep. 60 Linda Comerford Drops the Knowledge on the Industry!
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22:31Send us a text Ep. 60 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! Thrilled to have Linda Comerford, AVP of Cyber Services and Incident Response at AmTrust, joins the show to talk about the claims process, how to become a more attractive insured, and common missteps during a cyber claim! You won't want to miss it! Keep the questions and calls coming! 410-9…
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Send us a text Ep. 59 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we dive into the FBI's IC3 2021 report and discuss the trends that the FBI found in 2021 related to cybercrime. Some great insight and facts that you won't want to miss! Keep the questions and calls coming! Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at [email protected]…
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Ep. 58 Alert! New Microsoft Zero Day Vulnerabilities!
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4:54Send us a text Ep. 58 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! ALERT! Microsoft just announced two new zero day vulnerabilities! Buckle up and get a head of the threat! Prepare, Prepare, Prepare! Keep the questions, calls, comments coming - call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Enjoy!…
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Ep. 57 Cyber and Privacy M and A Due Diligence
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6:13Send us a text Ep. 57 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live. In this episode, we dive into the importance of performing cyber and privacy due diligence related to M and A transactions. This is an emerging and important area of M and A law that we will continue to see impact deals in the future! As always, keep those questions and calls coming. Call m…
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Ep. 56 LockBit, DDoS, and Legal Implications
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5:00Send us a text Ep. 56 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss Lockbit getting hit by a DDoS attack, the potential legal implications of the group launching the attack against Lockbit, and Lockbit incorporating DDoS attacks into their arsenal! Great stuff that you won’t want to miss! Keep the questions, calls, and comments c…
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Ep. 55 NYDFS New Draft Amendments to Its Cybersecurity Law: Don’t Blink or You Will Miss It
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6:57Send us a text Ep. 55 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! Cybersecurity, data security, and privacy laws are the fast-moving and evolving regulations in the country. Don’t blink, or you will miss an amendment or change existing law. The NYDFS demonstrated just that in a recent draft amendment to its already strict cybersecurity law. In thi…
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Ep. 54 A new Federal Privacy Law and Florida Bans Ransom Payments
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6:37Send us a text Ep. 54 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the potential advent of a federal privacy law - the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) - and its impact on nationwide privacy standards. Also, we dive into Florida banning ransom payments for public entities. You won't want to miss it! Keep those qu…
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Ep. 53 Bug Bounty Program by Lockbit 3.0 and Marriott's Recent Data Breach
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5:13Send us a text Ep. 53 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we discuss Lockbit 3.0's new bug bounty program and how they love to exploit greedy humans. Also, we dive into Marriott's newest data breach. You don't want to miss it....do you ever want to miss this podcast though?! ;)…
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Ep. 52 NYDFS levies a $5,000,000 fine and Carnival gives up its license
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10:41Send us a text Ep. 52 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we dive into the recent consent enforcement action by the NYDFS against Carnival Cruises and its subsidiaries. Let me tell you, this consent action was no joke, and the NYDFS hammered Carnival on deficiencies related to cybersecurity and compliance. Tune in to under…
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Ep. 50 Cloud Based Incident Response and IN amends its data breach law
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6:13Send us a text Ep. 50 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we dive into cloud based incident response and how it presents new challenges compared to traditional incident response. Also, we touch on Indiana's new amended data breach notification law. You don't want to miss it!…
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Ep. 49 Texas Dept. of Insurance Breach and Medical Liability
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5:35Send us a text Ep. 49 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, I discuss the recent data breach with the Texas Department of Insurance and its widespread implications. Also, I dive into the cyber compliance vulnerabilities with medical institutions. Enjoy!By Spencer Pollock
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Send us a text Ep. 48 of the Cyber Law Revolution podcast is live! In this episode, we discuss the resurgence of the notorious ransomware group, REvil, the broader implications of their reappearance, and how to defend ourselves against such groups proactively. Keep those questions, calls, comments coming - 410-917-5189 or [email protected]…
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Send us a text Ep. 47 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we delve into my position on data breach class action lawsuits. Specifically: Who is actually getting paid or compensated (hint: it is not the people allegedly injured)? Why are they getting compensated? Why are speculative damages acceptable? Are these class action…
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Ep. 46 The Tables are Turned on the Host!
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47:02Send us a text Ep. 46 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! Pleased to have Felicia King, Security Architect and Information Security Officer, from QPC Security on the show! Felicia turns the tables on me and puts me on the spot to talk about the importance and role of a breach coach, how we all work as a team, and preparation preparation preparatio…
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Ep. 45 Chris Loehr from Solis Security Returns to Bring Back the Hammer!
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22:24Send us a text Ep. 45 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! Pleased to have Chris Loehr, EVP, and CTO, of Solis Security, back on to talk about the cyber ripple impact caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Conti's internal chat logs and leaks, and the corporate infrastructure of ransomware groups. Great stuff! Keep the questions, comments, etc.…
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