Yin Minn Pa Pa

I study cyberattacks and cybercrime to understand what is happening, who is behind it, and what we can do about it. I observe real-world attacks through honeypots and internet-scale monitoring, and investigate cybercriminal activity across the web, blockchain, social media, and hidden communities on the dark web. I connect these different sources of evidence, using AI where appropriate, to produce actionable threat intelligence at scale. I then explore how this intelligence can be used in practice, from notifying potential victims and reporting abuse to platforms and service providers, to measuring whether these actions make a real difference.

What I work on

Research interests

Observe -> Understand -> Connect -> Act & Measure

Cyberattack & Cyberecrime Observation

What is happening?

Observe real-world cyberattacks and cybercriminal activity through honeypots, internet-scale measurement, and online platforms and communities.

Cybercrime Ecosystems & Threat Actors

Who is behind it, and how do they operate?

Investigate cybercriminals, their behavior, relationships, markets, and the online ecosystems in which they operate.

Cyber Threat Intelligence & AI

How can we connect the evidence and turn it into actionable intelligence?

Connect evidence from attacks, cybercriminal activity, and other data sources, using AI where appropriate, to produce actionable intelligence at scale.

Intervention & Impact Measurement

Can intelligence lead to effective action?

Use intelligence to support real-world action, from notifying potential victims to reporting abuse to relevant stakeholders, and measure the resulting impact.

Latest work

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