Emily Taylor revisits the topic of ransomware | Featured BBC R4 Briefing Room

In this segment, Emily Taylor, CEO of Oxford Information Labs and co-founder of the Global Signal Exchange, provides a clear and insightful explanation of how ransomware attacks work. Learn what happens when a company falls victim, from being locked out of their systems and the scrambling of crucial data to the demand for ransom.

Taylor breaks down the initial impact, the terrifying feeling of being held hostage digitally, and how victims are typically notified. She also discusses the risks of paying the ransom and the common methods criminals use to infiltrate systems, including social engineering (phishing) and the increasingly prevalent SIM swapping technique. Gain a crucial understanding of this significant cyber threat directly from an expert in the field.