Episode 1100 • • 1:50:00 - 1:51:48
1100: Flash Meetup!
North Korean Ransomware Attack on US Newspapers
The Los Angeles Times and other Tribune Publishing newspapers were hit by a Ryuk ransomware attack, which officials have attributed to North Korean hackers. The attackers reportedly demanded $640,000 to decrypt the files. The hosts express skepticism regarding the attribution to North Korea, suggesting it may be a convenient scapegoat for network security failures.