LABScon24 Replay | The Ransomware Trust Paradox | Max Smeets

Max Smeets explores how ransomware operators uniquely leverage public visibility to build trust with victims. Unlike stealth-focused APTs, ransomware gangs publicize attacks to convince victims that they will deliver the promised decryptors and delete stolen data if paid. Max highlights how media and security vendor reporting reinforce this trust, which then enables profitability. He outlines […]