Becky Stacey
Becky is a Cyber Crime Intern at the West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit in the UK and a Computer Science student at the University of Birmingham. Her work spans supporting cyber crime investigations, delivering cyber security training, and researching emerging cyber threats. Alongside this, she is involved in educational outreach and conference speaking to improve cyber awareness. She is also active in widening participation in the industry through leadership roles with CyberWomen@Birmingham and Leading Cyber Ladies Midlands.
Session
Ransomware is no longer the work of isolated hackers, but an organised criminal ecosystem operating on a service-based model. This talk explores the realities of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), where developers, affiliates and negotiators work together to deliver attacks. Using real data from ransomware leak sites, including ransom notes and negotiation chats, I'll examines how these groups operate and the psychology behind their attacks. The talk cuts through common misconceptions and shows why organisations should be more prepared than ever.