Psychology of Ransomware

Presented at Black Hat Europe 2017, Dec. 6, 2017, 10:55 a.m. (25 minutes).

The prevalence of ransomware is an artefact of the current state of cybersecurity. In this talk, learn the various recognised mechanisms that ransomware creators use to elicit compliance, payment and even sympathy from the people they infect. Using this knowledge, you will be able to better educate yourselves and your users about how to stay calm when under cyber attack, and how to gauge your next steps.

Presenters:

• Niall Sheffield - Channel Solution Engineer, SentinelOne
  An experienced technical solution engineer, with a background in providing services with the UK's largest outsourcers, asset management firms and the security channel. Particular interests in social engineering, risk recognition within the enterprise and delivering cohesive systems.

Links:

• https://www.blackhat.com/eu-17/sponsored-sessions/schedule/#psychology-of-ransomware-9356

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