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John DiMaggio created fake identities, profiled ransomware operators and spent approximately 18 months earning the trust of LockBit.
In this interview, John explains how his investigation led to work with the FBI and the UK’s National Crime Agency, contributed to indictments and resulted in death threats against him. He also reveals how the work affected his mental health, relationships and everyday life.
John shares the remarkable story of a young REvil hacker connected to the Kaseya ransomware attack and its $70 million ransom demand. He explains how ransomware operators are recruited, manipulated and sometimes controlled by intelligence agencies.
You will also learn why stolen cryptocurrency is difficult to spend, how Bitcoin tracing and money-laundering mistakes expose cybercriminals and why technical hacking skills do not make someone good at hiding money. Finally, John warns aspiring researchers not to approach ransomware gangs without professional training and support. He discusses his new book, Owned, and how he plans to use his experience to help cybersecurity teams and business leaders prepare for ransomware attacks.
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0:00 – Coming Up
0:36 – Introduction
01:28 – Infiltrating the LockBit Ransomware Gang
03:45 – Working With the FBI & NCA
04:55 – Sponsor – Proton Drive
06:54 – Stories From the Ransomware Gang
07:35 – Befriending a Hacker
10:21 – The Kaseya Ransomware Attack
12:10 – Arrest, Extradition & a 14-Year Sentence
13:12 – An Unexpected Message From Prison
14:57 – The LockBit Story & the Mental Health Toll
16:30 – Advice for Young People Drawn to Cybercrime
18:09 – Why Hackers Can’t Easily Spend Their Money
19:12 – How to Become a Jon DiMaggio
21:58 – What’s Next for Jon DiMaggio
23:08 – Preparing Companies for Ransomware Attacks
23:52 – Final Thoughts
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