Man-in-the-Malware: Intercepting Adversarial Communications

SYNOPSIS:

What will this presentation cover?

• How a threat actor's critical operational security mistake provided a real-time view into their operation via intercepted screenshots and keystroke logs

• How the cybercriminal used Telegram messenger within their malware for command-and-control and what benefits this provided to the criminal

• How this unique opportunity allowed for the complete mapping of the actor's infrastructure, uncovered links to broader phishing campaigns, and demonstrates how trusted platforms are abused for malicious operations.

AGENDA:

18:30 - Refreshments and networking.

19:00 - Presentation – Ben Folland.

20:00 - Q&A.

21:00 - Close.

Who is this event aimed at?

The general public, BCS members, university, college and school students, local businesspeople and those interested in understanding computing and cyber security.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Ben Folland, Security Operations Analyst at Huntress.

Ben is a Security Operations Analyst at Huntress, where he manages hands-on-keyboard intrusions and dismantles active threats daily. Previously, he worked at one of Accenture’s Security Operation Centres, defending UK Critical National Infrastructure, gaining experience in high-stakes environments.

Ben has spoken at over 10 conferences (including six BSides), taught SOC (Security Operations Center) workshops at universities, and was a finalist for the UKs national cyber team. Whether it's Capture the Flag challenges or live incidents, Ben thrives on the chase and brings a hacker mindset to everything he does.

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over, children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

The British Computer Society (Hereford & Worcester Branch) in collaboration with BIPC Worcestershire.

Links: https://www.bcs.org

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https://www.huntress.com/