Targeted Attacks in Asia

Explore the evolution of politically motivated targeted malware attacks in Asia and related diaspora groups over a five-year period in this 54-minute conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Trace the development of attacks against human rights groups, independent media organizations, and political parties in communities related to Hong Kong, China, and the Tibetan diaspora. Gain insights into cluster analysis techniques used to identify distinct attack campaigns, revealing overlaps in targeting and common infrastructure. Learn how attackers shift their technical and social engineering tactics over time. Discover both technical and behavioral countermeasures employed by targeted groups and discuss future strategies for analyzing and defending against these threats. Benefit from the expertise of Katie Kleemola, a reverse engineer and security researcher, and Anthony Lai, a seasoned consultant with experience in various cybersecurity domains.