In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love is joined by Tammy Harper, a senior threat intelligence researcher at Flare, to explore the future landscape of cybercrime. The conversation delves into various aspects like the evolution of underground markets, state-backed cyber sanctuaries, and decentralized escrow systems. Harper presents insights on extortion as a service, the implications of artificial intelligence in cybercrime, and the potential impact of quantum computing on encryption. The episode also discusses the changing nature of digital sovereignty and its effects on cybersecurity. This thorough examination offers a glimpse into the challenges and transformations in the world of cyber threats.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:14 Overview of Tammy Harper’s Work
01:56 Future of Cybercrime: Key Pillars
03:43 The Underground Economy
08:18 Decentralization of Underground Forums
17:28 State-Backed Sanctuaries and Cybercrime Tourism
24:01 Extortion as a Service (EAS)
31:37 Affiliate Programs in Cybercrime
34:41 Usernames and Credibility in Cybercrime
36:25 Recruitment and the Perfect Storm
37:22 Money Mules and Financial Crimes
38:45 Ransomware Negotiators and Trust Issues
41:22 Artificial Intelligence in Cybercrime
49:16 Quantum Computing and Encryption
58:55 Digital Sovereignty and the Future of Cybercrime
01:05:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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