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Know Your Enemy, Know Yourself
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Ransomware gangs aren’t faceless shadows. Jon DiMaggio knows—he’s talked to them. In this episode, A.J. Nash sits down with the Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1 to pull back the curtain on the hidden world of cybercriminals. Jon shares how he builds detailed personas, infiltrates ransomware crews like LockBit, and navigates the psychological toll that comes with living a double life.
Jon breaks down the tactics behind covert engagements—how ego, language barriers, and criminal alliances can be used to gain access. He also talks through his storytelling process in The Ransomware Diaries and why long-form, evidence-based intelligence reporting still matters. This isn’t just threat research—it’s human behavior under a microscope.
The conversation also dives into attribution, burnout, and the personal risks Jon has faced. He opens up about being targeted, leaning on mental health support, and using fear as fuel. This is a raw, unfiltered look at cyber threat intelligence from the inside.
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