Ransomware costs billions, cybercrime leads to real violence, three arrested for hacking tools
12/9/2025
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Ransomware payments pass $4.5 billion
Cybercrime networks orchestrate real-world violence
Three arrested over possessing hacking tools
Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security
This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Attackers don't need malware anymore; they need trust. Tip: set a simple passphrase for high-risk actions, like wire requests or "urgent" account recovery – especially within finance teams and families. If the caller can't answer it, pause and verify. Adaptive runs deepfake and vishing simulations so employees practice this before it's real. adaptivesecurity.com.
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