This is a really interesting blog from Microsoft examining cyber crime from the prospective of a law abiding real world economic model:
Cyber-gangs have been shaping themselves as real businesses for a while, with business plans and public statement – they do it to maximise illegitimate profit. The internet and the degree of anonymity it gives, allows these callous gangs an opportunity exploit real world economy models.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
Further Reading
Ransomware gang gives a public “business” interview – Smart Thinking Solutions