Renee Dudley

Renee Dudley, a senior reporter at ProPublica specializing in cybersecurity, dives into the alarming rise of ransomware attacks threatening U.S. cities. She highlights the recent crippling attack on Baltimore, where hackers demanded $100,000 in bitcoin. The conversation unveils the complexities of tracing these cybercriminals and the heavy toll on municipal services. Plus, Dudley discusses the ethical dilemmas organizations face regarding ransom payments and the profound implications for taxpayers caught in the crossfire.