Talos Takes Ep. #57: What's in it for both sides of the ransomware-as-a-service model?
Talos Takes · Nick Biasini (speaker) and Jon Munshaw (host)
August 12, 20225m 27s
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Show Notes
How much is ransomware-as-a-service like a McDonald’s franchise? More similar than you’d think! The RaaS model has entered the mainstream over the past few months with groups such as DarkSide attacking the Colonial Pipeline.
In these transactions, what’s in it for the original ransomware creator? And what do the operators themselves get out of it? Nick Biasini joins Jon Munshaw this week to talk about this business model, what it means for the rise in ransomware attacks, and how you can stay protected.
Topics
ransomwareransomware-as-a-serviceOTcritical infrastructure