Encrypt, Extort, Evolve. The history of the business of ransomware.

Speaker

Peter King

Synopsis

We will walk through where ransomware came from and how it’s changed over time. We will also discuss some interesting cases I’ve handled first hand.

About the speaker

Peter King is a cybersecurity professional at Acumen Cyber, specialising in helping organisations strengthen their resilience and respond effectively to cyber incidents. He has worked with a range of clients across sectors to enhance their security posture, improve incident readiness, and develop pragmatic strategies for managing cyber risk. Peter is passionate about empowering teams to build robust defences and recover swiftly when challenges arise.

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