Destructive Malware and Interstate Rivalries - The Evolution of Digital Weapons and Geopolitical Conflict

Explore the evolution of destructive malware and its impact on geopolitical conflicts in this 27-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2017. Delve into notable attacks such as Flame, Shamoon, and the Guardians of Peace incident, examining how digital weapons have been used to destroy data and target strategic assets. Analyze the involvement of state actors like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea in cyber warfare. Gain insights into potential future developments, including which countries might be next to employ these tactics and the implications for international relations. Consider the ethical dimensions of cyber attacks, including the possibility of digital actions being classified as war crimes.

Introduction
Destructive Attacks
Destruction of Data
Flame
Shamoon
Sands Casino
Guardians of Peace
Steel Mill Attack
Wiper Attack
Iran and Saudi Arabia
Shamoon 2017
North Korea
Whats next
Strategic targets
Which countries might be next
Sir Questions
War Crimes