Gremlin Apps and Gremlin Botnets

Explore the dangers of Gremlin Apps and Gremlin Botnets in this 43-minute keynote address from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into the security risks associated with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies and the potential for free apps to become malicious threats on personal devices used for work. Learn about the concept of Gremlin Apps and their ability to target specific individuals or companies for advanced persistent threats (APTs) and data theft. Discover how these apps can covertly collect confidential information, including emails, messages, images, and documents. Join Chema Alonso, Chief Digital Officer of Telefónica and renowned cybersecurity expert, as he demonstrates the ease of creating a Gremlin botnet and controlling Gremlin applications for targeted attacks. Gain insights into the use of covert channels, opportunistic permissions, and application theft to manipulate and control these digital gremlins for malicious purposes.

#HITBCW2021 KEYNOTE 2 - Gremlin Apps And Gremlin Botnets - Chema Alonso