ROOTCON 19 SPEAKER ALERT! Hyuna Lee Hyuna Lee is a cybercrime analyst at SK Shieldus’s Ransomware Response Center, where she investigates and tracks cyber threats with precision. Her expertise extends beyond ransomware research into the deep web and dark web, uncovering emerging threats and trends. Passionate about cybersecurity, she actively sharpens her skills through Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, bringing both technical depth and investigative insight to her work. Talk Title: Ransomware 2.0: Declining Giants, Emerging Threats, and Evolving Ecosystems As traditional ransomware giants face mounting law enforcement pressure, a new breed of agile adversaries is rising. These attackers exploit leaked code, builder kits, and open-source tools to launch low-cost, high-impact campaigns, often disappearing quickly or adapting rapidly to evade defenses. In this session, Hyuna Lee will explore how the ransomware ecosystem is shifting—what defenders need to know about emerging groups, evolving tactics, and why a reassessment of defensive strategies is now more critical than ever. More details: rootcon.org/html/rc19/talks #ROOTCON #ROOTCON19 #Ransomware