Presented at
Objective by the Sea version 2.0 (2019),
June 1, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
(30 minutes)
Malware attribution-figuring out who created a particular piece of malware, and the motivation behind its creation-is a fun puzzle to solve. We'll take a look at some entertaining, true stories of how Mac malware has been tied to its creators. We'll also take a look at why attribution is important, what makes it challenging for researchers, and the importance of creative thinking when identifying adversaries.
Presenters:
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Josh Long
- Chief Security Analyst, Intego
Joshua Long, Intego’s Chief Security Analyst, is a renowned security researcher and writer. Josh has a master's degree in IT concentrating in Internet Security and has taken doctorate-level coursework in Business Administration and Computer and Information Security.
His research has been featured by many fine publications such as CNET, CBS News, ZDNet UK, Lifehacker, CIO, Macworld, The Register, MacTech Magazine, Naked Security, and The Mac Security Blog.
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