What Actually Motivates a Ransomware Gang to Pick You
We explore the motives of cyber criminals, examples of cyber crime gang activities, risks of physical harm from ransomware, understanding cyber crime motive, and why its important to understand cyber crime MO (Modus Operandi). Overview of the MO (Modus Operandi) of REVIL, CONTI, HIVE, DARKSIDE and...
We explore the motives of cyber criminals, examples of cyber crime gang activities, risks of physical harm from ransomware, understanding cyber crime motive, and why its important to understand cyber crime MO (Modus Operandi).
Overview of the MO (Modus Operandi) of REVIL, CONTI, HIVE, DARKSIDE and other ransomware gangs and how they drive their operations. This allows us to better defend ourselves and the organizations brands we serve.
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Chapters
- 0:00 Understanding the MO of Ransomware
- 5:49 Ransomware as a Weapon
- 8:15 The MO of Ransomware Gangs
- 14:40 REVIL and Conti: Pioneers of RaaS
- 20:04 The Downfall of REVIL
- 28:23 The Takedown of REVIL by the Russian FSB
- 31:43 The Disbanding of Conti
- 39:32 DarkSide: From Notoriety to Shutdown
- 45:22 Lockbit: The Most Prolific Ransomware Group