Episode 3 - He Thought the Responder Was the Hacker – Real Ransomware Stories

Ransomware recovery isn’t theoretical for Dave Cunningham—he’s been on the ground for hundreds of real-world incidents. In this episode of The Miller Mindset, Jason Miller sits down with Dave to unpack the chaos, the hard lessons, and the surprising ways cyber criminals are outsmarting companies today. From misconfigured VPNs to attackers slipping PHP files past EDR tools, this conversation goes deep into how ransomware actually unfolds—and what separates companies that recover quickly from those that don’t. 🎯 What you’ll learn: - The most common (and avoidable) entry points attackers use - Why email bombing and fake IT calls are making a comeback - What “good” backups really look like during a crisis - Why big-name XDR tools still miss the mark - How to prepare your team before a breach hits If you're in IT, security, or leadership, and want real talk—not sales talk—about what’s working in cybersecurity, this episode is for you. 📌 Subscribe for more episodes of The Miller Mindset 👍 Like this video if it gave you something to think about 💬 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway or question