A Practical Guide to Cyber Crime

Explore cybercrime and practical defense strategies in this 51-minute conference talk from GOTO Berlin 2017. Delve into data-driven research on cybercriminal behavior, debunking the myth of their supposed superpowers. Learn about common attack methods like ransomware and business email compromise, along with effective countermeasures. Examine the evolution of password security, from traditional approaches to modern hashing techniques. Gain insights into real-world cybercriminal tactics and discover practical truths about password management. Equip yourself with knowledge to protect against cyber threats and understand the importance of proactive security measures in today's digital landscape.

Intro
Datadriven research
Sharing data
Competition
Ransomware
How to avoid ransomware
Practical thinking about ransomware
Business email compromise
How to avoid business email compromise
Practical thinking about business email compromise
DDoS extortion email
DDoS extortion advice
Traditional approach to passwords
Oneway hashes
Parallel hashes
Rainbow tables
Salting
What the criminals do
Password changes
Password truths
Summary
Attachments