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The inside story of a cyber extortion attack by Russian hackers that plunged a group of UK schools into a crisis. Will they pay the multi-million pound ransom, or lose their data? The Harris Federation seems an unlikely target for ransomware criminals but it found itself at the centre of a cyber attack by anonymous hackers. File on 4 has unique access to the extraordinary negotiations that took place behind the scenes, involving an Israeli security company and Russian hackers.

More British institutions are being hit by ransomware gangs than ever before, from multi-national corporations to health care trusts and even schools. The attackers hack into an organisation's computer system, encrypt the data and demand a ransom to get it back.

Increasingly, they also threaten to publish sensitive information if no payment is made. It's known as double extortion. I deeply respect this podcast's decision to maintain a dignified silence. Apple Podcasts Preview.

Am I in a Cult? NOV 16, Who is policing the police? Who is policing the police? NOV 2, Controlled, Abused and Criminalised Controlled, Abused and Criminalised Livvy Haydock investigates whether women are being unfairly treated by the criminal justice system when coercive and controlling behaviour by a partner is behind their offences.

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A Death Sentence? Tue 29 Jun A death sentence? Contracts of Interest Tue 22 Jun Have some companies had preferential treatment for lucrative government contracts? Above the law? Tue 15 Jun Are police forces letting down victims of crime when those accused are their own officers? The Cost of Care Tue 8 Jun An investigation into rising care costs and how the most vulnerable are paying the price Download. Leaseholder Losses Tue 1 Jun Leaseholders say they need more protection.

Surviving Self-Harm Tue 16 Feb One teenager's experience of hurting herself and a system struggling with rising demand. Women Who Abuse Tue 19 Jan The hidden victims of female child sexual abuse, fighting for justice - and closure. Download this programme. This podcast belongs to. File on 4. Controlled, Abused and Criminalised The women who commit crimes after years of controlling and abusive behaviour by partners. For Richer, For Poorer The elderly people targeted for marriage and exploited for financial gain.

Occupational Hazard: The bus drivers who died from Covid Bus driver deaths during the Covid pandemic. Hush Money: the Rise and Fall of an International Fraudster The rise and fall of Hushpuppi — the social media influencer and global money-launderer. Tackling Online Abuse in Football Who's tackling online abuse in football?

Held to Ransom The UK schools caught in a multi-million pound cyber extortion attack by Russian hackers. Acts of Abuse Bullying and sexual abuse and harassment in the film and television industry. A Death Sentence? Contracts of Interest Have some companies had preferential treatment for lucrative government contracts?