<p>Cyber-attacks on some of Britain's biggest companies like Marks &amp; Spencer have cost hundreds of millions of pounds. For Jaguar Land Rover, experts estimate the cost to the company and the economy ran to billions.&nbsp;But most of us know almost nothing about what happens behind the scenes in the hours after a hack. Who do you call?&nbsp;In a bank robbery, a negotiator armed with a megaphone might turn up. But what if the loot is bitcoin, and the hostages, data?&nbsp;</p><br><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: </em><a href="http://thetimes.com/thestory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>http://thetimes.com/thestory</em></a></p><br><p><strong>Guest: </strong>James Ball, freelance writer, the Times.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Luke Jones.</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Dave Creasey.</p><p><strong>Clips:</strong>&nbsp;ITV News, CNBC.</p><p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/youve-been-hacked-who-do-our-biggest-firms-call-next-678sdq7mv?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqd8GwM6TVuFjDmRKksy2jPPihEkWSneMekw0IUjIJGVBY6eVS61GrpnIL6AcgQ%3D&amp;gaa_ts=693e8aa9&amp;gaa_sig=v2KYxQk3J4NaM4xWeEfk6al9DCZ_jg2YDaCFSihWBBHC1oUoJrXPYLZ5StDch2mVZoUpijUphE-aU3hDe3A_aw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your company has been hacked. The clock is ticking. Here’s who to call.</a></p><p><strong>Photo:</strong> Getty Images.</p><p><strong>Get in touch:</strong> <a href="mailto:thestory@thetimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thestory@thetimes.com</a></p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism&nbsp;subscribe&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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The hostage negotiators of the digital age - the Sunday Story

DEC 14, 202531 MIN
The Story

The hostage negotiators of the digital age - the Sunday Story

DEC 14, 202531 MIN

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<p>Cyber-attacks on some of Britain's biggest companies like Marks &amp; Spencer have cost hundreds of millions of pounds. For Jaguar Land Rover, experts estimate the cost to the company and the economy ran to billions.&nbsp;But most of us know almost nothing about what happens behind the scenes in the hours after a hack. Who do you call?&nbsp;In a bank robbery, a negotiator armed with a megaphone might turn up. But what if the loot is bitcoin, and the hostages, data?&nbsp;</p><br><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: </em><a href="http://thetimes.com/thestory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>http://thetimes.com/thestory</em></a></p><br><p><strong>Guest: </strong>James Ball, freelance writer, the Times.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Luke Jones.</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Dave Creasey.</p><p><strong>Clips:</strong>&nbsp;ITV News, CNBC.</p><p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/youve-been-hacked-who-do-our-biggest-firms-call-next-678sdq7mv?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqd8GwM6TVuFjDmRKksy2jPPihEkWSneMekw0IUjIJGVBY6eVS61GrpnIL6AcgQ%3D&amp;gaa_ts=693e8aa9&amp;gaa_sig=v2KYxQk3J4NaM4xWeEfk6al9DCZ_jg2YDaCFSihWBBHC1oUoJrXPYLZ5StDch2mVZoUpijUphE-aU3hDe3A_aw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your company has been hacked. The clock is ticking. Here’s who to call.</a></p><p><strong>Photo:</strong> Getty Images.</p><p><strong>Get in touch:</strong> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism&nbsp;subscribe&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>