On this episode of Russia Rising, we’ll visit the front-lines of a growing cyber-war, where hackers from Russia, Iran, China and other countries are battling for control of everything from your online bank account to your city’s hydro grid.

To understand how these hackers operate, we’ll speak with a guy who used to be one: Alexandr Varskoy is a former Russian hacker. We’ll also explore the underworld of financial crime cyber, by speaking with Nicholas Palmer, the Director of International Business at GroupIB, a private cyber-security firm based in Russia. Finally, we’ll explore Cyber warfare with Satyamoorthy Kabilan a leading expert in cyber security who has advised the Canadian government.

Contact:

Twitter: @JeffSempleGN

E-mail: RussiaRising@Curiouscast.ca

Guests:

Alexandr Varskoy, former hacker

Nicholas Palmer, the Director of International Business at GroupIB

Dr. Satyamoorthy Kabilan, Vice President, Policy at the Public Policy Forum 

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