Is It Ransomware: The Gameshow!

Allan Liska | Jon DiMaggio

As many as 50% of "ransomware" attacks in the first quarter of 2025 did not involve encryption, instead relying entirely on data extortion. The question is, are these still ransomware, are we experiencing a yet another change in definition of the word, and does it matter? Using a "game show format" we will discuss examples of these incidents involving Cl0P, The Oracle Breach, and others. Much like Queen created “We Will Rock You” to give their fans a chance to be part of the band during concerts, this session aims to engage the crowd in reaching a collective perspective on this pressing issue.