Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM GMT-3| 8:30 AM EST | 7:00 PM IST
Topic: ATT&CK Ransomware: Unraveling the AvosLocker APT
Abstract: As the threat landscape continues to evolve, ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) has emerged as a thriving business model for cybercrime, where threat actors develop and lease ransomware to affiliates who execute attacks. This shift has increased the demand for high-quality threat intelligence contributors. In this webinar, we explore the RaaS ecosystem, its impact on organizations, and the speaker’s journey from investigating the AvosLocker variant ransomware incident to becoming a MITRE ATT&CK contributor for the same. Through a real-world case study, the speaker demonstrates how misalignment between people, processes, and technology can lead to significant business losses and what organizations can do to strengthen their defenses. Participants will gain a clear understanding of emerging ransomware threats, the risks of misalignment, and practical protection measures, along with insights from contributing to MITRE ATT&CK.
Key takeaways:
- Understanding the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model
- Analysis of a real incident and its consequences
- Trends in ransomware attacks for the coming years
- The importance of alignment between people, processes and technology in preventing attacks
- My experience and contribution to MITRE ATT&CK
Speaker:
Flávio Costa, Business Development Engineer (BDE), Fortinet.
Bio: Flávio Costa is a cybersecurity expert, professor, author, and public speaker. He currently works as a freelance consultant and as a Business Development Engineer at Fortinet. A former official CompTIA instructor and current SME, he also teaches aspiring professionals through the “Hackers for Good” program, a Brazilian federal initiative. He is a master’s student in cybersecurity at Harvard, and also a contributor to MITRE ATT&CK framework, with threat intelligence work recognized internationally by global institutions.
