True Cyber Crimes - Episode: "Behind the Digital Curtain"
Go beyond the headlines and dive deep into the sophisticated world of modern ransomware operations. Hosts Chris and Nick expose the cutting-edge technical wizardry behind today's malware—from polymorphic code and sandbox evasion to bespoke payloads targeting critical infrastructure.
Discover how ransomware groups have evolved from lone wolf hackers into highly organized criminal enterprises complete with HR departments, performance reviews, and customer service. Learn about the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that's democratized cybercrime and explore the leaked Conti group chats that revealed a chillingly corporate structure behind global extortion campaigns.
This episode peels back the digital curtain to reveal the technical sophistication and business-like operations driving the ransomware epidemic—knowledge that's essential for understanding and defending against these evolving threats.
Part of the True Cyber Crimes series exploring the dark side of our digital world.