Encrypt, Extort, Evolve. The history of the business of ransomware

Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 6:30 pm.

Speaker: Peter King, Acumen Cyber

Venue: Computershare Limited, Edinburgh House, 4 North St. Andrew Street, Edinburgh EH2 1HJ

Refreshments and networking from 6:00 pm.

This event is free of charge and open to all, though registration is required - you may not get past venue security if you do not register in advance.

Synopsis

We will walk through where ransomware came from and how it’s changed over time. We will also discuss some interesting cases I’ve handled first hand.

About the speaker

Peter King is a cybersecurity professional at Acumen Cyber, specialising in helping organisations strengthen their resilience and respond effectively to cyber incidents. He has worked with a range of clients across sectors to enhance their security posture, improve incident readiness, and develop pragmatic strategies for managing cyber risk. Peter is passionate about empowering teams to build robust defences and recover swiftly when challenges arise.