Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP on ransomware extortion

Ransomware attacks have cost the nation tens of millions of dollars – plus caused untold harm to millions of Australians and a raft of high-profile businesses.

In this second of a series, Chris Goldsmid of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Cyber Command talks us through the crime’s impacts and how it can be fought.

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David Hollingworth

David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.

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Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP on ransomware extortion

David Hollingworth