Governments as Malware Authors - The Next Generation

Explore the evolving landscape of government-sponsored malware in this 55-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into Mikko Hypponen's follow-up presentation on the role of governments as malware authors, examining the changes and new insights since his initial TrustyCon talk. Uncover which governments are involved in creating malware, how they acquire the necessary skills, and the scale of budgets allocated for these operations. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by state-sponsored malware and evaluate the potential for effective countermeasures against these sophisticated cyber threats.

Governments As Malware Authors: The Next Generation