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Cybercrime & Security: Inside a $1.7M Ransomware Attack

On a recent episode of Maine Public’s Maine Calling, Kyle Peterson, Uprise's Sr. Director of Cybersecurity & Networking joined a discussion about how a local contractor responded to a $1.7M ransomware demand and ways companies can better protect their data and their reputation.

Cybercrime is a global threat—costing businesses and individuals trillions of dollars each year.

On a recent episode of Maine Public's Maine Calling, Kyle Peterson, Uprise Partners' Sr. Director of Cybersecurity & Networking joined a discussion about a real ransomware incident in which a commercial contracting company discovered Eastern European hackers had encrypted their data and demanded $1.7 million for their release. The segment explored how the company responded and the practical steps people and organizations can take to better protect themselves from cyber threats.

Listen to the discussion!

Featuring insights from:

  • Kyle Peterson, Sr. Director, Cybersecurity & Networking, Uprise Partners
  • Frank Appunn, Professor of Cybersecurity & Project Management, Thomas College
  • Paul White, CEO, Paul White Co., sharing first-hand experience after his company was targeted by ransomware

Cybercrime is evolving quickly—awareness and preparation are critical for businesses of every size. If you need help understanding your organization's vulnerabilities or building a stronger cybersecurity strategy, we’re here to guide you. Just reach out!

Kyle Peterson

Kyle Peterson is the Senior Director of Cybersecurity & Networking at Uprise Partners. He’s responsible for helping clients design, secure, and modernize their technology environments across security strategy, risk assessment, network architecture, cloud and infrastructure security, and incident response readiness—ensuring client IT environments are resilient, secure, and aligned to business goals.

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