Many people are aware that the majority of publicized, and unreported, cybersecurity attacks have their roots going back to the “dark web.” But many of these folks have no real idea of what makes up ‘the dark web’. What is the “dark web?” What does it mean? Who is on it? And how is it specifically used to plan and coordinate these massive ransomware attacks, data breaches, business email compromise attacks, and other fraud and abuse? In this educational session, we will provide an overview on this subject, specific understanding of the personas and groups, steps taken to enact and automate these attacks, and some steps on how to protect yourself and your organization from this activity. Understanding of the risks and threats that face organizations in cybercriminal gangs and groups How these threats are formed, planned, automated and operated Steps you can take to protect your organization