ransomware

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, ransomware has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Oct 2025 on Young and Profiting.

Ransomware is a type of malware that takes the private data of a victim hostage until a ransom is paid. This can involve encryption of the data, and/or exfiltration with the threat of publicly releasing the data. Ransom is typically requested to be paid via cryptocurrency or stored-value cards since these are harder to trace; making the crime more difficult to prosecute. Sometimes the original files can be retrieved without paying the ransom due to implementation mistakes, leaked cryptographic k

ransomware at a glance
Mentioned in3 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardOct 2025 on Young and Profiting
FieldCybersecurity

What do podcasts say about ransomware?

3 quotes from Unknown (Young and Profiting host) and Hala Taha, recorded on Young and Profiting.

  • You open your laptop… ransom note… All your files are locked… tough… real scenario.
    Young and Profiting · · Hear it
  • Ransomware and that's the dirty one... you just can't get to it unless you pay someone money.
    Unknown (Young and Profiting host) · Young and Profiting · · Hear it
  • Listed as a common attack affecting small businesses.
    Hala Taha · Young and Profiting · · Hear it

Who talks about ransomware on podcasts?

Unknown (Young and Profiting host) and Hala Taha brought up ransomware; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Young and Profiting.

What is ransomware mentioned alongside?

ransomware is most often mentioned alongside malware, Starbucks and Staples.

Mentioned together: malware, Starbucks, Staples, phishing, denial of service, LastPass, LinkedIn, Bit Defender, Ben Russell, Young and Profiting Podcast