Using a Cloud Telescope to Observe Internet-Wide Botnet Propagation Activity

Explore a groundbreaking presentation on the Cloud Telescope, a reproducible and ephemeral cloud-native architecture for globally distributed capture of cybernetic activity. Discover how this innovative tool, compatible with Amazon Web Services across 26 commercial regions, is revolutionizing the observation of internet-wide botnet propagation. Delve into the results of three experiments conducted in 2023, with a focus on Mirai infection patterns, post-infection command execution, and identification of countries most active in botnet payload propagation. Gain valuable insights from Fabricio Bortoluzzi's 38-minute talk at BSidesLV, offering a comprehensive look at this cutting-edge approach to cybersecurity research and monitoring.