Masked Actors

Group-IB

True crime meets cybercrime. Discover the people behind the keyboard.
From Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) gangs to global financial crime syndicates, the rise of sophisticated cyber threats is reshaping the world. These aren’t lone hackers — they’re organized groups running multi-million dollar operations in the shadows.
In the Masked Actors podcast, cyber threat expert and former soldier turned hacker Gary Ruddell joins forces with Nick Palmer, a seasoned financial crime fighter, to investigate the top 10 most dangerous cybercriminal groups of 2025 — drawn from Group-IB’s High-Tech Crime Trends Report.
Each episode explores the tactics, motivations, and impact of major cybercrime groups, uncovering their role in the latest cybercrime, RaaS, and financial crime trends. You’ll learn how these actors exploit vulnerabilities, fuel geopolitical tension, and affect businesses and consumers alike.
Tune in to Masked Actors — and stay one step ahead of cybercrime.

No. of episodes: 3
Latest episode: 2025-06-11
Technology True Crime

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Masked Actors?

There are 3 episodes avaiable of Masked Actors.

What is Masked Actors about?

We have categorized Masked Actors as:

Technology
True Crime

Where can you listen to Masked Actors?

Masked Actors is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Masked Actors start?

The first episode of Masked Actors that we have available was released 9 May 2025.

Who creates the podcast Masked Actors?

Masked Actors is produced and created by Group-IB.