Don't Turn Your Back on Ransomware

Don't Turn Your Back on Ransomware

Explore the multi-faceted threat of ransomware in this 27-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2022. Delve into recent ransomware campaigns, encryption techniques, and the historical context of attacks like WannaCry. Examine the ransomware kill chain, including attack schemes, macro execution, privilege escalation, and malware deployment. Learn essential mitigation strategies, such as identifying suspicious file extensions, and discover key preparation techniques to bolster your organization's defenses against this pervasive cybersecurity threat.