Click Here 173. Mic Drop: Hear ye, Hear ye, the Hacker’s Court is in session
Oct 11, 2024
Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1 and expert in dark web activities, discusses the unconventional world of hacker disputes. He likens the underground system to a people's court, highlighting how cybercriminals resolve conflicts through established rules. DiMaggio reveals the impact of law enforcement's infiltration of the Lockbit gang and how it has upended hacker dynamics. He delves into a dramatic conflict over a hefty ransom payment, illustrating the tension and ethics within this covert community.
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Law Enforcement Vs Lockbit
- The National Crime Agency infiltrated and disrupted the Lockbit ransomware gang after years of effort.
- The dark web community celebrated the takedown with trash talking and a peculiar sense of justice.
Hackers' Dark Web Court System
- Hackers use a dark web court system to resolve disputes about payments and agreements.
- Lockbit's sub was taken to this court over a $4 million payment dispute and chose to defy the ruling, risking banishment.
Hackers' Honor and Order
- Hackers, though chaotic, operate with organized rules and honor among thieves.
- They established judicial-like systems over years to enforce fairness and trust in criminal transactions.