Celebrating more than 12 years of research into extortive crime and criminal ecosystems at King's, Anja Shortland will discuss her new book: We Know You Can Pay A Million: Inside the Dark Economy of Hacking and Ransomware with two eminent cybersecurity specialists.

How did we get from pranksters tinkering with phone lines to cybercriminal gangs capable of taking down whole societies? And more importantly: how can we – individually and collectively - improve our own cybersecurity and resilience?

The event will be followed by a reception with food and drinks.

SPEAKERS

Anja Shortland, Professor in Political Economy, King’s College, London.

Jen Ellis, Cybersecurity advocate. NextJenSecurity and fellow of the Royal United Services Institute

Dr Tim Stevens, Reader in International Security and Co-Director Cyber Security Research Group, King’s College, London