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Encrypt, extort: ransomware attacks rise

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Ransomware attacks across Australia have become a major problem for business, causing massive disruptions and costing millions to remediate. Recent attacks against Victoria's public health system, the local facilities of meat supplier JBS foods, and Nine Entertainment are part of an underreported problem. Australia is considered a soft target for attacks – what can be done and what should we look out for?

Guest: Abigail Bradshaw, Head Australian Cyber Security Centre Australian Signals Directorate

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