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The Hunt for Cyber Criminals: A Deep Dive with Wired's Andy Greenberg
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Hello, Cyber Stars! In today's episode of the Discarded Podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Pim Trouerbach are joined by Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer at WIRED. Known for his deep dives into the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and surveillance, Andy shares his journey of uncovering and telling compelling stories about the digital underworld.
The conversation kicks off with Andy detailing his extensive experience in cybersecurity journalism and his knack for long-form storytelling. He shares insights into his acclaimed Wired article on the Mirai botnet hackers and discusses his latest book, Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency.
We also talk about:
Resources mentioned:
Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenberg
Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy Greenberg
https://www.wired.com/story/mirai-untold-story-three-young-hackers-web-killing-monster/
https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-home-invasion-crime-ring/
https://www.wired.com/story/tigran-gambaryan-us-congress-resolution-hostage-nigeria/
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The conversation kicks off with Andy detailing his extensive experience in cybersecurity journalism and his knack for long-form storytelling. He shares insights into his acclaimed Wired article on the Mirai botnet hackers and discusses his latest book, Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency.
We also talk about:
- the intricate world of cryptocurrency and its unintended consequence of fueling ransomware attacks
- the rise of pig butchering scams, now dwarfing ransomware in financial impact
- the ethical dilemmas and real-world consequences of cybercrime
Resources mentioned:
Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenberg
Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy Greenberg
https://www.wired.com/story/mirai-untold-story-three-young-hackers-web-killing-monster/
https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-home-invasion-crime-ring/
https://www.wired.com/story/tigran-gambaryan-us-congress-resolution-hostage-nigeria/
For more information about Proofpoint, check out our website.
Subscribe & Follow:
Don't miss out on future episodes—subscribe to the Discarded Podcast on your favorite platform.
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Hello, Cyber Stars! In today's episode of the Discarded Podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Pim Trouerbach are joined by Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer at WIRED. Known for his deep dives into the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and surveillance, Andy shares his journey of uncovering and telling compelling stories about the digital underworld.
The conversation kicks off with Andy detailing his extensive experience in cybersecurity journalism and his knack for long-form storytelling. He shares insights into his acclaimed Wired article on the Mirai botnet hackers and discusses his latest book, Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency.
We also talk about:
Resources mentioned:
Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenberg
Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy Greenberg
https://www.wired.com/story/mirai-untold-story-three-young-hackers-web-killing-monster/
https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-home-invasion-crime-ring/
https://www.wired.com/story/tigran-gambaryan-us-congress-resolution-hostage-nigeria/
For more information about Proofpoint, check out our website.
Subscribe & Follow:
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The conversation kicks off with Andy detailing his extensive experience in cybersecurity journalism and his knack for long-form storytelling. He shares insights into his acclaimed Wired article on the Mirai botnet hackers and discusses his latest book, Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency.
We also talk about:
- the intricate world of cryptocurrency and its unintended consequence of fueling ransomware attacks
- the rise of pig butchering scams, now dwarfing ransomware in financial impact
- the ethical dilemmas and real-world consequences of cybercrime
Resources mentioned:
Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenberg
Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy Greenberg
https://www.wired.com/story/mirai-untold-story-three-young-hackers-web-killing-monster/
https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-home-invasion-crime-ring/
https://www.wired.com/story/tigran-gambaryan-us-congress-resolution-hostage-nigeria/
For more information about Proofpoint, check out our website.
Subscribe & Follow:
Don't miss out on future episodes—subscribe to the Discarded Podcast on your favorite platform.
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