Jon DiMaggio is a seasoned cybersecurity expert specializing in hunting, researching, and writing about advanced cyber threats. His career began in the intelligence community as a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) analyst supporting government agencies. He has developed extensive expertise in enterprise ransomware attacks and nation-state intrusions, particularly through conducting human intelligence (HUMINT) operations to infiltrate ransomware gangs. In 2024 his research series The Ransomware Diaries delivered crucial insights that helped law enforcement disrupt the LockBit Ransomware operation.
Jon is a two-time recipient of the SANS Difference Makers Award (2022, 2023), and his research has appeared in leading media outlets including the New York Times, Wired, Bloomberg, Fox, CNN, and Reuters. In 2024, he appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes to discuss his experiences infiltrating ransomware operations. He frequently presents at major cybersecurity conferences including RSA and DEFCON.
