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The Malware Monetization Machine

The Malware Monetization Machine (RSA Conference 2017)

A new generation of Internet startups is focused on converting malware infections into revenue. Who are these new CEOs, what can we learn from their business models? No longer in the shadows of the dark web, they are businessmen scaling operations and driving revenue. This session will discuss how malware is being monetized as a sustainable business, showing a realistic picture of what we’re up against.

Detailed Presentation :

(Source : RSA USA 2017)

Speaker :

Tony Anscombe

Tony Anscombe is VP and Senior Security Evangelist for Avast, a global leader in digital security products for consumers and businesses. With over 20 years of security industry experience, Anscombe is an established Author, Blogger and Speaker on the current threat landscape, security technologies and products, data protection, privacy and trust, and Internet safety. His speaking portfolio includes industry conferences CTIA, MEF and Child Internet Safety (CIS). He has been quoted in security, technology and business media, including BBC, the Times, and USA Today, with broadcast appearances on Bloomberg, BBC, CTV, KRON and CBS. Anscombe holds an executive position with the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO) and board member roles with Clean Software Alliance (CSA) and MEF.

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