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(Previously The Sociable Podcast) The bi-weekly podcast looking at how our brains, psychology, and society are impacted by the ever-evolving technology that surrounds us. We bring you the best stories and guests from around the world relating to technology, psychology, and society.

Professional ransomware negotiator and CEO discusses hackers' sly tactics and how to defend yourself

In this episode, we speak with Bill Siegel, the CEO of Coveware, a company that negotiates with hackers on behalf of clients that have fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The company has featured on top publications such as Forbes and CoinDesk, due to its expert knowledge and high-level analytics of the industry. We spoke with Siegel to understand the steps they take to get a business' data back, what it is like to negotiate with these hackers, and how you can protect your business.

For our Weird Wide Web piece we have a story about a wealthy US teenager and his world-class Fortnite skills, so stay tuned!

Professional ransomware negotiator and CEO discusses hackers' sly tactics and how to defend yourself

Aug 12, 2019

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Exploring the dark web with an ethical hacker and a former Israeli Police Cyber-crime operative

Jul 29, 2019

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The real price of porn? With Sexual Addiction Counselor Michael Dinneen and Professor Lynn Comella

Jun 6, 2019

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How Blockchain is Taking on the Opioid Epidemic with Victoria Adams from ConsenSys

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