Geert Baudewijns: Inside Ransomware Negotiations and the Ethics of Paying

Описание: What really happens when a company negotiates with ransomware groups?

In this episode of THEOS Cybernova, Paul Jackson speaks with Geert Baudewijns, founder of Secutec and a veteran ransomware negotiator with more than 500 real-world cases.

Geert breaks down how ransomware negotiations actually work—from verifying stolen data and confirming the real threat actor, to understanding payment dynamics, insurance involvement, and the manipulation tactics used by criminals. He also challenges common myths, including whether attackers remain inside networks after encryption and why some victims end up paying the wrong group.

A rare, experience-led look into ransomware negotiation grounded in real incidents rather than theory, making it essential listening for security leaders, insurers, and incident response teams preparing for high-pressure cyber crises.

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