Episode #27 – The Rise and Fall of REvil

In this gripping episode of Digital Desperados, Jim Brangenberg, Patrick McMurphy, and Brad Hawkins (CEO of SaferNet) dive into the shadowy world of REvil, one of the most notorious ransomware groups in history. You’ll walk through how REvil, born from the remnants of the GrandCrab group, transformed ransomware into a global business, threatening to compromise companies like Apple, JBS, and Acer for millions of dollars.

Discover how REvil’s affiliates wreaked havoc, how they used a blog to control their victims, and how they leveraged ransomware as a service (RaaS). Learn about their infamous attacks, including stealing Donald Trump’s legal files, exposing Lady Gaga’s law firm, and disrupting a large portion of the US’s meat supply.

Brad shares insights on the cost of ransomware to businesses and governments, and how SaferNet provides tools like VPNs, virus protection, and web filters to protect against digital threats. The episode closes with the dramatic downfall of REvil, brought down by global operations and cyber counterattacks. (http://www.safernetvpn.com)