The Telenovela of Latin America Banking Trojans: A Dramatic story about Cybercrime

Presented at BSidesLV 2023, Aug. 8, 2023, 2 p.m. (45 minutes)

Get ready for a thrilling ride as we dive into the Telenovela of Banking Trojans! This talk is not your average cybersecurity talk, it's a drama-filled story of bad threat actors and their relentless attacks. Join us as we uncover the twists and turns of one of the most insidious threats to the world of cybercrime. We'll be exploring the dramatic rise of Latin American banking malware families and how it's making its way across the world. We'll delve into the anatomy of some malware families, and their sneaky modus operandi, and explain why they're so darn hard to get rid of. Think of it like trying to get rid of a bad ex, except this one is actually damaging your bank account. As the world battles with cybercrime, banking trojans have emerged as one of the most persistent threats. So, grab some popcorn and join us for this riveting drama of cybercrime.

Presenters:

  • Cybelle Oliveira
    Cybelle is a researcher of the misfortunes that happen in the cyber world, basically a Gossip Girl of the Malwareland. She has also been involved in privacy and security activism, fighting the good fight for a decade. Cybelle can be found directing the Brazilian organization Casa Hacker, empowering Cybersecurity Girls, curating the Mozilla Festival, and working in a bank in Brazil. She loves cats and is semi-vegan (because it is hard to resist to chocolate).

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