The Downfall of LockBit, with Jon DiMaggio

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Jon DiMaggio is the chief security strategist at Analyst1 and has over 16 years of experience hunting, researching, and writing about advanced cyber threats. In 2022, Jon’s authored his first book, “The Art of Cyberwarfare,” which earned him the prestigious SANS Difference Makers Award, solidifying his status as a thought leader in the industry. The following year, SANs recognized his work once again, awarding his most notable research, “The Ransomware Diaries,” detailing his operation to infiltrate the real-world humans behind the LockBit criminal operation. Jon’s other notable achievements include his appearance on 60 Minutes, where he discussed his undercover operations infiltrating some of the world top ransomware gangs. Jon’s research has been featured in The New York Times, Wired, Bloomberg, Fox, CNN, Reuters, and other news organizations.

Jon shares insights into the world of cybersecurity, focusing on ransomware attacks and nation-state intrusions. Discussing the infamous LockBit ransomware group and its operations, Jon sheds light on their history, structure, disruptions by law enforcement, and the impact of recent efforts in combating cybercrime. Dive into the detailed discussion with John as he provides expert analysis and exclusive insights into the cyber world.

Key points covered include LockBit's origins, their disruptive activities targeting defense contractors and high-profile companies, the impact of law enforcement disruptions, the identification of LockBit's leader as Dmitry Khoroshev, and the ongoing efforts to curtail cybercrime activities.

All this and much more is discussed in this episode of The Cyber Insider podcast by Emsisoft, the award-winning cybersecurity company delivering top-notch security solutions for over 20 years.

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Resources:

Book: "The Art of Cyber Warfare: An Investigator's Guide to Espionage, Ransomware, and Organized Cybercrime" by Jon DiMaggio

Guest on X: @Jon__DiMaggio

Hosts:
Luke Connolly – partner manager at Emsisoft
Brett Callow – threat analyst at Emsisoft
Intro/outro music: “Intro funk” by Lowtone.