We go deep into the dark web and ransomware with this week's guest Tom Hofmann, SVP, Intelligence at Flashpoint. He tracks ransomware from its beginnings in 1989 through to present day ransomware gang shenanigans including Maze double extortion tactics that attackers have enthusiastically embraced. He also gets real on what's happening on the dark web – and the things that you can't unsee. But it's not all doom and gloom, Tom shares insights on the many available resources today to help organizations with addressing ransomware both before and after an attack -including essential ransomware tabletop exercises that teaches organizations how to defend against attacks and what to do during an attack. He also shared a great blog post that is essential reading on the history of ransomware – check out the link below: https://flashpoint.io/blog/the-history-and-evolution-of-ransomware-attacks/?utm_campaign=ransomware_attacks_affiliate&utm_source=forcepoint&utm_medium=affiliate

Tom Hofmann, SVP Intelligence Tom Hofmann leads the intelligence directorate that is responsible for the collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of Deep and Dark Web data. He works closely with clients to prioritize their intelligence requirements and ensures internal Flashpoint operations are aligned to those needs. Mr. Hofmann has been at the forefront of cyber intelligence operations in the commercial, government, and military sectors, and is renowned for his ability to drive effective intelligence operations to support offensive and defensive network operations.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e194