The study of graphs consisting of nodes connected by edges representing some pairwise relation are of interest to security experts who wish to model complex computer or server networks. My paper describes several applications of graph theoretic results in cybersecurity, one of which is introduced here. The healthcare industry is a frequent target of cyberattacks …
Author Archives: Jules Hoepner
NetWalker and the rise of RaaS
Ransomware-as-a-service, or RaaS, is a business model in which developers sell ransomware to a network of affiliates who may lack the resources or experience to create their own malware. Profits are then split between the two groups. Although such services are typically accessed via the dark web, they operate similarly to legitimate software services, with …
