How Hackers Changed the Media (and the Media Changed Hackers)
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Black Hat USA 2024 · Day 1 · Briefing
This Black Hat USA talk delves into the profound, evolving, and often contentious relationship between cybercriminals and the mainstream media. Featuring a panel of seasoned journalists and a leading incident response attorney, the discussion illuminates how the landscape of cybercrime, particularly **cyber extortion** and **ransomware**, has fundamentally altered how attackers operate and interact with the public. No longer content with stealthy data exfiltration, modern threat actors actively seek and manipulate media attention to amplify their demands, pressure victims, and even build "brand equity" for their illicit operations.