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Behind Enemy Lines: Going undercover to breach the LockBit Ransomware Operation

Delve into the clandestine world of the LockBit ransomware gang! In this revealing presentation, I will recount my two-year journey spent infiltrating the inner ranks of the LockBit crime syndicate. Learn about the strategies employed to earn the trust of key individuals within the syndicate, including the gang's leader, LockBitSupp. You will see firsthand accounts of these exchanges, and I will detail the intricacies of my relationship with LockBit's leadership and its network of affiliate hackers. You will also gain insight into the unintended consequences of my actions, including how my perceived breach of their infrastructure impacted the syndicate's operations. More importantly, I will share how I assisted in unmasking the real-world person behind the mask of LockBitSupp.

English
  • Originally Aired August 9, 2024
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Created August 25, 2024 by
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