Steven Masada
Steven Masada is the assistant general counsel and director of Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit, where he plays a crucial role in the company's efforts to combat cybercrime. He has been actively involved in legal actions against cybercrime-as-a-service platforms, including the recent case against RedVDS, which Microsoft alleges facilitates a range of cybercrimes globally. Masada emphasizes the importance of dismantling the infrastructure that supports cybercriminal activities rather than merely targeting individual offenders.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 7.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 71,776 | $1,700,000 | 3,211$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 71,776 | $1,700,000 | 3,211$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Canada:
Steven Masada, the director of the unit, told me that rather than chasing individual bad actors, his team seeks to disrupt the broader cybercrime ecosystem.
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Canada:
Steven Masada is the assistant general counsel and director of Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit.
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