CuteCats.exe and the Arab Spring
Offered By: Black Hat via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intersection of technology and political activism in this Black Hat USA 2012 conference talk. Delve into the rise of malware targeting activists during the Arab Spring uprisings. Examine specific examples of cyber attacks, including backdoored anti-censorship software and malicious PDFs, used against dissidents in Libya, Syria, and other Middle Eastern countries. Analyze the distribution methods of these attacks through regional forums, social media, and spear phishing. Gain insights into the digital landscape of dissent and the evolving tactics employed by those seeking to suppress online activism during a critical period of political upheaval.
Syllabus
Black Hat USA 2012 - CuteCats.exe and the Arab Spring
Taught by
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