Ransomware Robbed with a Toy Gun

Explore the psychology and technical aspects of ransomware attacks in this 54-minute conference talk from Circle City Con 5.0 (2018). Delve into topics such as forcing payment, triggering immediate responses, and various ransomware strains like Autism Locker and Annabelle. Learn about encryption techniques, including XOR simple keys and crib drag, and examine real-world cases like The Jigsaw Story. Discover methods for identifying different ransomware strains and conducting string-based analysis. Gain insights into the mindset of attackers and the evolution of ransomware tactics in this comprehensive presentation by Brian Baskin.

Intro
PSYCHOLOGY OF FORCING PAYMENT
TRIGGER AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE
AUTISMLOCKER
ANNABELLE
JUST A SCREEN LOCKER
SETTING STAGE IN DEV ENVIRONMENTS
XOR SIMPLE KEYS
XOR CRIB DRAG
THE JIGSAW STORY
HOW ABOUT SOMETHING EASIER?
HIDDEN TEARS
SAMSAM BROKEN DECRYPTION
HALF-HEARTED ERROR DETECTION
SYMPATHY FOR MR VENGEANCE
HOW DO YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE
IDENTIFYING A STRAIN
WRAPPING UP
STRING-BASED ANALYSIS