To Loot or Not to Loot - That Is Not a Question When State Nexus APT Targets Online Entertainment

Explore a 37-minute conference talk from Black Hat that delves into Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks targeting online entertainment companies. Discover how these attacks, previously thought to be financially motivated due to ransomware usage, are actually driven by espionage purposes. Gain insights from the analysis of over 20 targeted attack operations tracked by TeamT5 since 2018. Learn about the dual motivations behind these attacks: the pursuit of solid cash flow and the acquisition of massive amounts of personal data. Presented by Che Chang and Charles Li, this talk offers a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats in the online entertainment industry.