Cybercrime, Incorporated

Joel De La Garza, an operating partner at A16Z and former CISO at Box, teams up with Jonathan Lusthaus, an Oxford researcher focused on cybercrime sociology, to dissect the shadowy world of cybercriminals. They dive into how cybercrime has evolved into a profit-driven enterprise and discuss geographical specializations of criminal activities. The conversation explores the branding tactics used by hackers, the fine line between legitimate work and illegality, and how adaptability drives cybercrime in a rapidly changing tech landscape.