REvil Redux
Summary
The hosts discuss the German police unmasking Daniel Szczukin as "Unknown," the elusive leader behind GandCrab and REvil ransomware groups. They detail his history of double extortion, major attacks like Kaseya, and why he remains free in Russia despite US and international efforts. The episode then shifts to Anthropic’s new Mythos model, analyzing its ability to find complex software bugs and the strategic marketing behind its limited release to major tech firms.
Topics discussed
Unmasking 'Unknown': The R-Evil Ransomware Kingpin
Ad Breaks and Tangential Chat
Anthropic's Claude Mythos: AI for Cybersecurity
Hacked Crosswalks and the History of Beep Boops
Closing Remarks and Final Ads
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