How A Cyber-Researcher Took Down A Ransomware Gang?
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In this episode, the hosts discuss an article about a cybersecurity researcher who befriended and then exposed the leader of a ransomware gang. They explore whether this approach could be a future strategy for dealing with ransomware gangs. They also discuss the risks and implications of such actions, as well as the difference between cybersecurity researchers and reporters in terms of their objectives and responsibilities.
Article: How a cybersecurity researcher befriended, then doxed, the leader of LockBit ransomware gang
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/09/how-a-cybersecurity-researcher-befriended-then-doxed-the-leader-of-lockbit-ransomware-gang/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEp0xxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRCBIUR786T92fuY20a3T9tE4JEwcX0zrU1LQZm_L95eMm9h4nLxp1L_kw_aem_5JNtSCNqnbR1oUiWrF5xmA
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:20 Befriending and Exposing Ransomware Gang Leaders
04:01 The Fascinating Story of the Cybersecurity Researcher
08:02 The Difference Between Cybersecurity Researchers and Reporters
11:17 The Future of Dealing with Cybercriminals
13:15 The Importance of Collaboration with Law Enforcement
15:23 The Risks and Implications of Taking on Cybercriminals
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