The Uber of Cybercrime: Ransomware Myths and the Gig Economy Inspiration

The world's largest taxi company doesn't own any cars. The world's largest accommodation company doesn't own any property. And many of the largest ransomware groups are not deploying ransomware.

 

Join us in this session as we delve into the modern ransomware ecosystem, which draws inspiration from the gig economy model. We'll explore the implications of this transformation and take a closer look at how ransomware groups have evolved into orchestrators rather than operators. To gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between different groups in this ecosystem, we'll follow the money trail.

 

In addition to shedding light on the gig economy's influence on cybercrime, we'll debunk common myths and misconceptions surrounding the internal operations of these criminal groups. Uncover the reality behind the scenes, and explore the potential weaknesses within this ecosystem.