Watch a 21-minute DEF CON 31 conference talk exploring the 6-year investigation into Dark Caracal, a group of cyber-mercenaries known for their operational blunders. Learn about the critical mistakes that provided researchers with valuable intelligence about their activities and targets. Discover how this Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group has maintained effectiveness despite their notable operational security failures and questionable tactics. Gain insights into cyber threat intelligence gathering through this entertaining case study that demonstrates how even unsophisticated actors can pose significant security risks.
Tracking the World's Dumbest Cyber Mercenaries - A Dark Caracal Investigation
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DEF CON 31 War Stories - Tracking the Worlds Dumbest Cyber Mercenaries - Cooper Quintin
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