Cyber threats have never been more complex—or more dangerous. Join us for this in-depth session with Ashley Rose, Threat Intelligence Operative at AFTRDRK, as we explore the evolving cybercrime ecosystem and the hidden forces shaping today’s most pressing security challenges.
Ashley will share intelligence from the frontlines of ransomware, darkweb markets, and nation-state activity—revealing how financial motivations, hacktivism, and geopolitics intersect to drive increasingly sophisticated attacks. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of ransomware’s true costs, how access brokers and underground marketplaces operate, and the ripple effects global conflicts have on cyber activity.
This session will equip you with the insights you need to recognize, prepare for, and defend against emerging threats that impact organizations across industries.
What You’ll Learn:
The real financial and operational impacts of ransomware attacks
How ransomware-as-a-service, hacktivists, and nation-states overlap in the threat landscape
The role of darkweb marketplaces and access brokers in fueling attacks
How geopolitical tensions shape cyber strategies and escalate risks
Actionable takeaways to strengthen your threat intelligence and response
Presented by AFTRDRK, a mission-focused organization providing high-fidelity cyber threat intelligence through an adversary-first approach.
