Platforms in Everything - Analyzing Ground-Truth Data on the Anatomy and Economics of Bullet-Proof Hosting

Explore a groundbreaking empirical study on Bullet-Proof Hosting (BPH) in this 21-minute conference talk from USENIX Security '19. Delve into the anatomy and economics of Maxided, a major BPH provider, through analysis of seized backend data. Gain insights into the BPH business model, supply chain, customer base, and financial operations. Examine the shift towards marketplace platforms in the BPH landscape and the oversupply of resources from legitimate upstream hosting providers. Investigate potential chokepoints for disrupting BPH providers, including slim profit margins and platform takedowns. Learn about the challenges in intervening against these cybercrime-supporting entities and the implications for the broader cybersecurity landscape.

Intro
Case Study
Data Analysis
Demand Based Characteristics
Server Abuse
Financials
Conclusion
Questions