DC908 Talk - SpyMax - Mobile Malware On The Frontlines of Syria's Civil War

Official DEF CON 908 Meetup. David F will be giving a talk.

Talk Synopsis:
This talk will give an overview of how the SpyMax malware was utilized in the context of the Syrian civil war to shape its outcome. SpyMax will be examined from a technical standpoint alongside the infrastructure surrounding it, its development history, and the way in which it played a role in the final moments of the conflict. The talk will equip cybersecurity practitioners in both technical and non-technical roles with the foundation to consider how cyber operations are increasingly becoming force multipliers and equalizers in global conflicts, and uncover other types of malware in similar contexts.

Schedule:
7:00 - 7:15 - Introductions
7:15 - 8:00 - Talk
8:00 - 8:15 - Socials swap
8:30 - 10:00 - Local restaurant/diner (TBD) for food & drinks

Disclaimer:
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