Ransomware is more than just an IT problem—it’s a billion-dollar criminal enterprise that’s targeting businesses of all sizes. In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro (NetGain Technologies) sit down with Jon DiMaggio, former NSA security analyst and Senior Threat Researcher at Analyst1, to break down the reality of modern ransomware operations.
From the evolution of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) to how criminals infiltrate networks and why they operate with impunity, Jon shares insights from his years spent infiltrating and tracking cybercrime groups—including his conversations with Russian ransomware gangs.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The business of ransomware – How cybercriminals operate like organized crime
✅ Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) – Why attacks are rising and how hackers ‘license’ access
✅ How they get in – The most common attack vectors (phishing, unpatched systems, and access brokers)
✅ Why paying the ransom doesn’t guarantee safety – What really happens when companies pay
✅ What businesses can do now – Steps to improve cyber resilience, from EDR to incident response planning
📢 Could your business recover from a ransomware attack?
Learn how NetGain Technologies helps SMBs strengthen their security posture and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
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