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Join Nandita Pattnaik in a comprehensive exploration of the aftermath of ransomware attacks, revealing the intricate spectrum of damages that span beyond monetary losses.
Ransomware attacks are no longer just about encrypted data and demanded ransoms. Their ramifications ripple out, affecting various stakeholders in unforeseen ways. In this pivotal seminar, Nandita Pattnaik will shed light on the manifold real-world harms stemming from these cyber-attacks. Drawing from publicly available data on major ransomware incidents, Nandita will navigate the audience through the diverse types of harms that can ensue after an attack. The discourse will particularly highlight the profound social and human impacts, challenging the mainstream narrative focused primarily on financial implications. Moreover, the seminar promises a fresh perspective on modeling these harms, paving the way for more robust defensive strategies in the future.
This research is part of a joint research project by the University of Kent and the RUSI (Royal United Standard Institute), funded by RISCS and NCSC UK
- Speaker
- Nandita Pattnaik
- Hosted by
- Cybersecurity & Privacy, Department of Computing Science, University of Aberdeen
- Venue
- MS Teams