code.talks 2022 - The Evolution of Ransomware - from Floppies to Droppers

Published: 13 October 2022
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by Eliad Kimhy

If you've heard of cybersecurity - you have likely heard of ransomware. This type of attack, which shocked the world in 2017 with the WannaCry attacks and again in 2021 with the Colonial Pipeline attack, is one of the most profitable forms of cybercrime today. You may be surprised to hear then, that the first ransomware was created over 30 years ago... Using floppy disks. Join me as I go over a bizarre history, full of twists and turns, and many lessons to be learned for both security professionals and developers interested in the topic.


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