Andy Greenberg

Andy Greenberg, a senior writer at Wired, shares a chilling story of the dark web's 'Welcome to Video,' a site distributing child exploitation material. He discusses how investigators used advanced bitcoin tracing techniques to unmask its operators. Greenberg highlights the emotional toll on law enforcement during these harrowing investigations, alongside the complexities of jurisdiction and the silent struggles faced by the victims. His insights draw attention to the urgent need for legal reform and greater awareness surrounding online exploitation.

Andy Greenberg, a senior writer at Wired and author of Sandworm, dives into the startling cyber attack during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. He reveals how critical IT systems were crippled, creating chaos at the event. The discussion takes a sinister turn as Greenberg examines potential state-sponsored attackers like North Korea and Russia, showcasing the complexity of cyber warfare. He also highlights the implications of the landmark indictment of the hacking group Sandworm, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability in the realm of cybersecurity.

Andy Greenberg, a Senior Writer for Wired and author of "Sandworm," dives into the NotPetya cyber attack that devastated Ukraine in 2017. He details how the attack spread through software updates, crippling vital infrastructure like Oshad Bank. Unraveling its deceptive ransomware facade, Greenberg discusses its catastrophic impact on multinational companies, including Maersk and FedEx. He examines the geopolitical implications and the involvement of Russian hacker groups, shedding light on the dark reality of modern cyber warfare.

Andy Greenberg, a senior writer at Wired and author of "Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar," dives into the dark world of the Russian hacking group Sandworm. He reveals how their shift from espionage to destructive attacks like NotPetya has redefined cyber warfare. Greenberg discusses the chaotic yet effective tactics used by these hackers and critiques the inadequate responses from governments. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for international norms in cyberspace and the potential for diplomatic solutions to mitigate these threats.

Guest Andy Greenberg discusses his book 'Tracers in the Dark' and the evolution of cryptocurrency tracing, from Bitcoin's anonymity to traceability. The podcast explores chain analysis techniques, reactor software, and the impact of research papers on cybercriminal apprehensions.