Today, Marc and James have the pleasure of sitting down with Omar Aviles, a seasoned expert in DFIR, threat hunting, and malware analysis. Omar takes us on a journey through his early days of dismantling computers out of sheer curiosity to the high-stakes world of battling ransomware in real-time. He delves into the growing dangers of corporate espionage, nation-state attacks, and the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Throughout the conversation, Omar’s passion for protecting the digital world shines brightly, as he shares his favorite hacking techniques, insights on hunting and neutralizing threats, and invaluable advice for those looking to break into the cybersecurity field.