Stories from the Cybersecurity Trenches

The Persistent Art of APT: How attackers executed root-level code

This is a story that strongly highlights the persistent part of APT, especially if the target is of high value to them. Furthermore, it highlights how unforgiving such attackers can be the moment the victim presents them with an opportunity to attack them.

Hermes Bojaxhi, Principal IR Consultant and Rui Ataide, Principal Consultant had been responding to incidents involving this attacker on and off for about three years. And as the network defenses improved over time, so did the exotic nature of the attacks.

A truly captivating story with an intricate plot, vivid characters, and richly detailed settings. It will transport you to another time and place, and make you feel as though you are living the tale yourself.