Dark web analytics for ransomware threat actor profiling
Project overview
Project title
Dark web analytics for ransomware threat actor profiling
Project description
This project investigates active ransomware groups and attempts to identify their key characteristics, attack signatures, victims, and stolen data. The expected outcome is development of a dataset to serve as an essential resource. The project will potentially provide more knowledge on ransomware groups, their tactics, techniques, and procedures for launching attacks.
Supervisory team
University
| Name of university supervisor | Dr Mohiuddin Ahmed |
| Name of university | Edith Cowan University |
| Email address | Mohiuddin.ahmed@ecu.edu.au |
| Faculty | School of Science |
CSIRO
| Name of CSIRO supervisor | Dr Sid Chau |
| Email address | sid.chau@data61.csiro.au |
| CSIRO Research Unit | Data61 |
Industry 1
| Name of industry supervisor | Ruman Sarawer |
| Name of business/organisation | CyberProof |
| Email address | ruman.sarawer@cyberproof.au |
Industry 2
| Name of industry supervisor | Ravi Ravindran |
| Name of business/organisation | White Field Australia Pty Limited |
| Email address | ravi.ravindran@whitefieldaustralia.com |
Further details
| Primary location of student | Edith Cowan University, School of Science, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia |
| Industry engagement component location | CyberProof: Level 29, 221 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000 White Field Australia Pty Ltd: 40 Endeavour Avenue, Bull Creek WA 6149, Australia |
| Other locations | CSIRO Marsfield, 26 Pembroke Road, Marsfield NSW 2122, Australia |
| Ideal student skillset | A hard working and driven candidate with problem-solving and management skills Experience with malware analysis, machine learning and publishing research in high quality venues Strong cyber security background and data analysis skills are highly desirable |
| Application close date | Open until position filled |
| Apply | Contact Dr Mohiuddin Ahmed |