The Hunt for Cyber Criminals: A Deep Dive with Wired's Andy Greenberg
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Hello, Cyber Stars! In today's episode of the Discarded Podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Pim Trouerbach are joined by Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer at WIRED. Known for his deep dives...
show moreThe conversation kicks off with Andy detailing his extensive experience in cybersecurity journalism and his knack for long-form storytelling. He shares insights into his acclaimed Wired article on the Mirai botnet hackers and discusses his latest book, Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency.
We also talk about:
- the intricate world of cryptocurrency and its unintended consequence of fueling ransomware attacks
- the rise of pig butchering scams, now dwarfing ransomware in financial impact
- the ethical dilemmas and real-world consequences of cybercrime
Resources mentioned:
Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenberg
Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy Greenberg
https://www.wired.com/story/mirai-untold-story-three-young-hackers-web-killing-monster/
https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-home-invasion-crime-ring/
https://www.wired.com/story/tigran-gambaryan-us-congress-resolution-hostage-nigeria/
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