Cyber Crime Junkies
Cyber Crime Junkies

After the Blast: How One CEO Fought Back ๐Ÿ’ฅ | A True Crime

December 31, 2025

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: This gripping interview on the Cybercrime Junkies podcast dives straight into a survivor's raw account of a massive ransomware catastrophe, blending technical breakdowns with heartfelt personal fallout to underscore cybersecurity's human stakes. Reflective and resilient.
  • The Format: A host-guest interview.
  • The Key Players:
    • Host: David Morrow โ€“ Seasoned cybersecurity storyteller steering the conversation with empathy and expertise.
    • Guest: Robert Siaffi โ€“ Owner of Progressive Computing Inc., an MSP hit by the infamous 2021 Kaseya supply chain ransomware attack; his candid, emotional recounting of losing control over 2,500 endpoints across 80 clients makes him a compelling voice of real-world resilience.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 **(00:00) ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Introduction: Robert Siaffi**
  • 2 **(04:20) Robert's Background and MSP Origins**
  • 3 **(12:02) The Kaseya VSA Attack Explained**
  • 4 **(18:46) Day of Attack: Discovery (July 2, 2021)**
  • 5 **(27:20) Initial Emotional Reaction**
  • 6 **(33:08) Immediate Response and Team Rally**
  • 7 **(45:20) Client Communication Strategy**

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Robert Cioffi, CEO of a small company discusses the highly emotional impact that a major ransomware attack had on his, his customers and the community.The Emotional Toll of Cyber Attack was horrific to witness and made national news. Learn how to get prepared in this True Cyber Crime Story.

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