Russian Malware in the Ukraine War

Explore the impact of Russian malware during the Ukraine War in this 46-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2022. Delve into Chris Kubecka's firsthand experiences in Ukraine, covering topics such as financial and water challenges, evacuation efforts, and the orphan database. Examine the Darya System, war zones, and the Viper Virus. Gain insights into cyber attacks on nuclear power plants and the relationship between kinetic and cyber warfare. Analyze the effectiveness of disinformation campaigns, the potential for ransom attacks on countries, and the distinction between propaganda and misinformation. Discuss China's role and the broader implications of cyber warfare in modern conflicts.

Intro
Welcome
Who am I
Why I came to Ukraine
Money Problems
Water Problems
Evacuation
The Situation
Orphan Database
Darya System
War Zones
Viper Virus
Nuclear Power Plants
Questions
Relationship between kinetic and cyber attacks
Early rumblings
War starts
Level of sophistication
Ukraine before the war
How effective was the disinformation campaign
Will Russia start ransom destroying countries
Propaganda vs Misinformation
China