Cybersecurity Today The Ransomware Ecosystem: An Encore Holiday Episode
Dec 26, 2025
Tammy Harper, a Senior threat intelligence researcher at Flare.io and dark web investigator, delves into the intricate world of ransomware. She explains how ransomware-as-a-service works, detailing revenue sharing models and the role of initial access brokers. Tammy also covers modern extortion methods, including double and triple extortion tactics. Listeners will learn about the evolution of ransomware, the impact of WannaCry, and insights into notorious groups like Conti and LockBit, as well as the socio-economic factors driving cybercrime.
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Ransomware As A Business Model
- Ransomware operates as a business platform with affiliate economics like an MLM.
Double Extortion Is Core Tactic
- Double extortion pairs encryption with data theft to increase leverage.
Monitor Ransom Leak Sites Constantly
- Use dark‑web monitoring tools to detect leak‑site postings quickly.