Cybersecurity Researcher & Malware Analyst; Known for Halting the WannaCry Ransomware Attack; Principal Threat Researcher at Expel
Marcus Hutchins Biography
Marcus Hutchins, known online as MalwareTech, is a British computer security researcher recognized in the global cybersecurity community for halting a major cyberattack. Hutchins is best known for stopping the WannaCry ransomware attack by discovering and activating a secret kill switch in its code, which ended the widespread threat as the software was infecting and destroying data on hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. The attack had disrupted the National Health Service and affected computers in 150 countries. Hutchins was largely unknown in the security field until U.K. media identified him as the individual who stopped the global spread of WannaCry.
Hutchins is self-taught, having developed his programming and hacking skills through early involvement in online communities. He launched MalwareTech, an anonymous blog focused on the technical analysis of malware, which gained traction among both security professionals and cybercriminals. Over time, Hutchins shifted his focus away from working with cybercriminals and transitioned into cybersecurity, accepting a position as a research and development lead at a Los Angeles-based firm.
Hutchins' career faced significant challenges. He was arrested in Las Vegas while attending the DEF CON conference after being indicted on federal hacking-related charges. The court case concluded with Hutchins pleading guilty to computer hacking and advertising a wiretapping device. He was sentenced to probation, with the court acknowledging his rehabilitation and his role in stopping WannaCry. On his website, Hutchins expressed regret for his past actions and stated that he now uses his skills to help protect against malware attacks.
Hutchins and his story have been featured in Wired Magazine's issue titled "The Confessions of Marcus Hutchins, the Hacker Who Saved the Internet." He serves as a principal threat researcher at managed detection and response firm Expel, specializing in tracking criminal and state-sponsored hacking groups and preventing international cyberattacks.
In addition to his research, Hutchins is a cybersecurity educator and public speaker. His blog provides in-depth analysis on topics such as vulnerability research, threat intelligence, national security, reverse engineering, and Windows internals. He hosts the podcast "Intruder Alert: Conversations with Cybrary's Hackers," which explores trends and techniques in cybersecurity. Hutchins has spoken at events including RSA, DEF CON, UK Cyber Week, and SecurityScorecard Odyssey. Through various media channels, he shares insights on cybersecurity, threat detection, and malware prevention with a broad audience.
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