Evolution of the Ransomware Phenomenon: Analysis of the Cybergangs Business Model

Thesis project “Evolution of the Ransomware Phenomenon: Analysis of the Cybergangs Business Model”, developed by Giulio Santabarbara (A.Y. 2022/2023) at the University of Sannio with my co-supervision (Pietro Melillo, Ph.D.).

The thesis analyzes how ransomware groups organize affiliate relationships, monetization, and extortion workflows over time, examining the economic incentives behind Ransomware-as-a-Service operations.