4. Ransomware Gangs on the Dark Web

In this episode of The Dark Dive we look at how cyber defender's biggest nemeses - ransomware groups - use the dark web.Returning threat intelligence experts Jim Simpson and Louise Ferrett explain all of the functions of a ransomware leak site, how ransomware group members use dark web forums, and how monitoring this activity helps us understand how ransomware threat is evolving.We cover some of the biggest groups*, take a fascinating look at how they work with each other, and host Aidan Murphy learns the difference between "state-backed" and "nation-backed" threat actors.*Note - this episode was recorded before the takedown of LockBit in the international law enforcement action, Operation Cronos.Want to find out more?Email: thedarkdive@slcyber.ioWebsite: www.slcyber.ioLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/searchlight-cyberX: www.twitter.com/SLCyberSecWeekly newsletter: www.slcyber.io/beacon/Report: "More Groups, More Problems: Ransomware in 2023"