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Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)

Christopher Budd

Global Threat Communications

Christopher Budd is a global threat communications manager with Trend Micro. His focus is on communications around online security and privacy threats to help people understand in plain English the risks they face and what they can do about them. In addition, he focuses on managing crisis communications utilizing a framework and processes he helped put in place. Prior to Trend Micro, Christopher worked as an independent consultant focused on helping clients build crisis communications frameworks for online security and privacy incidents. Christopher draws on his experience as a ten-year veteran of the Microsoft Corporation, where he oversaw and managed worldwide internal and external communications around security and privacy incidents affecting Microsoft customers. During his tenure at Microsoft, he pioneered new strategies and tactics embracing new media technologies that dramatically improved the handling of communications around incidents and helped, as he likes to say, “make awful news just bad”. Christopher is a seasoned spokesperson and speaker and presenter. He has been an expert on television and radio numerous times. At Microsoft he led a live monthly security webcast for over six years. He has also given numerous presentations on communications and technology at a variety of technology and non-technology conferences. He has also given numerous presentations on communications and technology at a variety of technology and non-technology conferences. He is a columnist at Geekwire.com on security and privacy and he is a fellow of the Ponemon Institute.

The state of cyber crime in the U.K.

  • Posted on:July 21, 2016
  • Posted in:Industry News, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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Cyber crime can impact individual users and businesses anywhere in the world.

Hackers leverage specific techniques to target, snoop data and steal information and monetary assets from U.K. businesses, and a recent report from the U.K. National Crime Agency – underscored by Trend Micro’s own findings – shows that hacking activity is alive and well in the nation.

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Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor Updated

  • Posted on:July 21, 2016
  • Posted in:Ransomware, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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Awareness is the first step toward protection.

We’ve said that we at Trend Micro are here to help you with ransomware. Like I said last week, we’re here to help in two ways: with support and with tools. Today, I wanted to update you and let you know that we’ve just improved one of our tools: the Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor. We’ve…

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Ransomware infects the cloud: What you need to know

  • Posted on:July 20, 2016
  • Posted in:Industry News, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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Cloud security is critical, because hackers have set their sights on the virtual realm.

Cloud-based programs are being targeted by ransomware. Here’s what you should know about these kinds of threats.

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Can malware be spotted in TLS without having to decrypt the traffic?

  • Posted on:July 19, 2016
  • Posted in:Industry News, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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Malware may be hiding in TLS traffic.

What if malware could be found in TLS flows without having to decrypt them?

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Hackers will go for gold in Rio Olympics

  • Posted on:July 19, 2016
  • Posted in:Industry News, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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Hackers will be up to their usual tricks during the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Like all large-scale international events, the Summer Olympic games is one that cyber criminals won’t want to miss.

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What to do if you’re infected by Ransomware

  • Posted on:July 19, 2016
  • Posted in:Consumer, Ransomware, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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If you’re reading this posting, odds are that you or someone you know is the victim of a ransomware attack. We’ve said that we at Trend Micro are here to help you and this post is meant to tell you exactly what we think you should do if you’re looking at a ransomware screen. Most importantly, here’s…

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Why you Should Dig Into Our Mining Threat Paper

  • Posted on:July 18, 2016
  • Posted in:Critical Infrastructure, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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The mining industry is staring down the barrel of a loaded gun called cyber crime.

Do you think that understanding the cyberthreats the mining industry faces will be helpful for you and your organization’s security? Unless you work in mining, the odds are your answer to the question is a quick “no.” That’s understandable. For most people, mining is an industry that barely registers. Mining conjures up images of men with…

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Are you prepared for a ransomware attack?

  • Posted on:July 15, 2016
  • Posted in:Industry News, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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Is your organization ready for infection?

Many organizations think they’re more prepared than they really are. 

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This Week in Security News

  • Posted on:July 15, 2016
  • Posted in:Current News
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. Below you’ll find a quick recap of topics followed by links to news articles and/or our blog posts providing additional insight. Be sure to check back each Friday for…

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Malware: Gotta catch ’em all?

  • Posted on:July 14, 2016
  • Posted in:Industry News, Security
  • Posted by:Christopher Budd (Global Threat Communications)
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What are the risks associated with Pokemon Go?

Pokemon Go is sweeping across the world, but there could be risks involved with downloading the popular app.

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