The Discovery of a Government Malware and an Unexpected Spy Scandal

Explore a captivating case study of eSurv, a small Italian government contractor involved in providing spyware across Italy, in this 45-minute Black Hat conference talk. Trace the evolution of lawful intercept from the 1990s, when Windows Trojans and Symbian RATs dominated, to the 2000s, which saw the emergence of professional boutique companies developing spyware for police and intelligence agencies worldwide. Gain insights into the unexpected spy scandal surrounding eSurv and its implications for government surveillance practices. Presented by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, this talk offers a comprehensive look at the history and current state of government-sponsored malware and its impact on privacy and security.