Cryptocurrency Fraud , Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Ransomware & Cryptojacking: Predictions for Year Ahead

Jon Hencinski of Expel and Michael Darling of Venable Share Threat Intel
Jon Hencinski, director, detection and response, Expel; Michael Darling, senior director of information security, Venable

Expel is out with its new forward-looking report, "Great eXpeltations," and ransomware and cryptojacking are among the topics covered. Jon Hencinski of Expel and Michael Darling of Venable share insights on attack trends and how to defend against them.

In this video interview with Information Security Media Group, Hencinski and Darling discuss:

  • Highlights from Expel's new report, "Great eXpeltations";
  • Lessons learned from ransomware attacks and attackers;
  • The rise of cryptojacking and how to prevent it.

Hencinski is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Expel's security operations center and detection and response engineering. He oversees how Expel recruits, trains and develops security analysts. He has over a decade of experience in the areas of SOC operations, threat detection and incident response. Prior to Expel, he worked at Mandiant and BAE Systems and was an adjunct professor at The George Washington University.

Darling has over 24 years of experience in physical security and cybersecurity operations and strategy. His background includes security and combat operations in the U.S. Marine Corps, security budgeting at the White House, strategy and international initiatives at the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (now CISA), and consulting with PwC. He has been involved in cybersecurity policy initiatives, including the drafting of executive orders and legislation and the national response to high-profile cybersecurity incidents. He has also led consulting projects to assist clients in sharing threat intelligence and reducing cybersecurity risk across different industries, including the financial sector, the U.S. tax system, and the healthcare, defense and aerospace sectors.


About the Author

Tom Field

Tom Field

Senior Vice President, Editorial, ISMG

Field is responsible for all of ISMG's 28 global media properties and its team of journalists. He also helped to develop and lead ISMG's award-winning summit series that has brought together security practitioners and industry influencers from around the world, as well as ISMG's series of exclusive executive roundtables.




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