Introduction to Ransomware and Obfuscation

Explore the world of ransomware and obfuscation techniques in this comprehensive 1-hour 20-minute lecture. Delve into the history of ransomware, from early examples to modern-day threats like CryptoLocker. Examine case studies including CBLocker, Daxing, and Samsung incidents. Learn about PowerShell's role in ransomware attacks and gain hands-on experience by running ransomware in a controlled environment. Investigate the rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service and analyze various programming languages used in attacks, such as JavaScript and VBS. Conclude with practical demonstrations, including a look at the Cuckoo sandbox for malware analysis.