Cyber Incident Response // Cyber Security // Cyber Crime // Cyber Terrorism // Cyber Defense
The document discusses the evolution of malware, particularly in corporate espionage, highlighting its transition from harmless viruses to sophisticated attacks like Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). It emphasizes the need for advanced security measures, such as behavioral analysis and air-gapping, to combat these threats, underscoring the ongoing battle between attackers and defenders.
Phishing has evolved from basic scams to sophisticated attacks utilizing AI, targeting corporate secrets and valuable data. Modern tactics include impersonating executives, voice cloning, and exploiting trusted platforms. A comprehensive defense strategy, involving employee training, advanced email filters, and multi-factor authentication, is crucial for preventing losses from these advanced threats.
With a potential bandwidth of the deep web increasing, it turns more and more into a profitable marketplace. Most recently, employers have sprung up, looking for qualified personnel. Work without the pension scheme’s, 9 to 5, and other inhibiting factors.
Cache currency is a blessing for law-enforcement because it allows them to trace back the origins to a crime. When criminals are forced to resort to crypto currency, the game changes.
In July 2018, I was invited to provide a briefing to the Special Committee on Terrorism of the European Parliament about the risks of cyber terrorism on critical infrastructure and public spaces.