The Mob Museum’s timely new exhibit explores the rise of cybercrime as the newest frontier of organized crime.
The exhibit traces the evolution of cybercrime from mischievous hackers experimenting in the 1970s and ’80s to today’s sophisticated ransomware organizations that steal millions of dollars daily, underscoring the threat to anyone with an internet-connected device.
A central feature of the exhibit is a live cyberthreat map developed by a global leader in cybersecurity solutions Check Point Software Technologies. The display shows cyberattacks occurring in real time around the world, offering guests a vivid visualization of the scale and persistence of modern-day threats. A large wall mural and panel devoted to ransomware illustrate how these criminal enterprises operate like high-tech startups, underscoring the staggering costs of ransomware — an estimated $156 million lost every day.
Located in the Museum’s Organized Crime Today gallery on the first floor.