Richard Boscovich

Richard Boscovich, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit, and Derek Richardson, Principal Investigator at the same unit, dive into the impressive takedown of Lumma Stealer's vast malware network. They discuss innovative legal strategies like the RICO Act and the importance of global collaboration with partners such as Europol. The conversation reveals how Microsoft seized 2,300 domains to protect hundreds of thousands of victims and hints at a new era of persistent cybercrime disruption that may redefine cybersecurity operations.

In this enlightening discussion, Richard Boscovich, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, Jason Lyons, Principal Investigator, and Bob Erdman, Associate VP at Fortra, dive into the serious issue of cracked Cobalt Strike software, often exploited in ransomware attacks. They reveal innovative uses of DMCA notifications to disrupt cybercrime globally and share insights on the significant decline in active threats due to their collaborative efforts. The conversation also touches on automation's role in detecting threats and enhancing cybersecurity measures.

In this enlightening discussion, Richard Boscovich, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, Jason Lyons, Principal Investigator at DCU, and Bob Erdman, Associate VP at Fortra, tackle the illegal use of cracked Cobalt Strike in cybercrime. They shed light on innovative DMCA strategies to combat piracy globally and discuss the significant impact of these initiatives on detection engineering. The trio also expresses optimism about extending these methods to other cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in enhancing cybersecurity.