Cybersecurity · Cybersecurity · Hard · 35-45 min

Fintech Hit by Ransomware

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A fintech with 2M customers has been hit by ransomware. Core systems are encrypted, the attacker demands $5M in crypto, and customer-facing services are down. The CEO wants an immediate response plan and, once stable, a longer-term security roadmap so this never happens again. Regulators and customers will need to be informed.

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