Jon DiMaggio

Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1, shares his journey from aspiring actor to cybersecurity expert. He highlights his self-taught approach to technology and how early career hurdles, including a crucial firing, pushed him to deepen his skills. Jon emphasizes the importance of resilience, networking, and self-driven learning in building a successful career. His experience in signals intelligence shapes his unique perspective on blending technical expertise with analytical insights, inspiring others to break into the cybersecurity field.

Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist at Analyst One, dives into the dark underbelly of the LockBit ransomware gang he infiltrated using wartime spy tactics. He shares gripping insights on their recruitment strategies and motivations, including shocking attacks like the one on Sick Kids hospital. DiMaggio discusses how international governments countered this menace, using innovative methods to take down their operations. His tale challenges perceptions of cybercriminals, highlighting an unexpected friendship with one, offering a complex view of human connection amidst chaos.

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.

Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1, discusses the international effort to dismantle LockBit ransomware gang's data leak site. The NCA, FBI, Europol, and other countries disrupted LockBit, collecting victim data, decryption keys, and compromising the new ransomware payload. The discussion highlights the meticulous work involved, caution when interacting with cyber criminals, and the complex relationship with the elusive leader of LockBit.

Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist for Analyst1, discusses his research on Ransomware Diaries Volume 4: Ransomed and Exposed - The Story of RansomedVC. He questions the authenticity of the data stolen by RansomedVC and their extortion methods. He shares his 6 key findings after engaging with the lead criminal, including sensitive information about their leader. The episode explores the challenges of establishing contact and effective communication in cybersecurity collaboration. It also delves into Ransom VC's motives, actions, and connections, including targeting the FBI and NATO. The podcast also introduces the research, SpyCloud sponsor, and their role in disrupting cybercrime.