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This conference talk explores the complex relationship between cyber extortion gangs and journalists, examining how hackers strategically engage with media to amplify their attacks and damage victims' reputations. Discover how criminal groups have evolved sophisticated PR strategies, including formal media programs like BlackMatter's journalist registration platform that provided early breach notifications and direct access to hackers. The 41-minute Black Hat presentation features insights from an expert panel including Sherri Davidoff (CEO of LMG Security), Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai (Senior Writer at TechCrunch), Robert McMillan (Reporter at The Wall Street Journal), and Sadia Mirza (Partner at Troutman Pepper). Delve into the ethical dilemmas journalists face when reporting on hacks while avoiding empowerment of criminal actors, and understand how this symbiotic relationship has transformed both cybercriminal tactics and media coverage in today's mature hacker economy.
