Blurred Lines - The Mixing of APTs with Crimeware Groups

Explore the complex landscape of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and crimeware groups in this 22-minute conference talk from NorthSec 2021. Delve into the blurred lines between state-sponsored actors, APT groups, and cybercriminal organizations. Examine the concept of a second-tier APT classification, which includes actors providing breach services to larger entities and groups offering hacking-as-a-service with specific allegiances. Analyze case studies of groups like Gamaredon and Prometium, whose behaviors challenge traditional definitions of APTs and crimeware gangs. Gain insights into how understanding these nuanced classifications can help organizations better allocate resources and defend against evolving cyber threats. Learn from security experts Warren Mercer and Vitor Ventura as they share their extensive experience in threat intelligence, malware analysis, and cybersecurity research.