Predator Files: How European Spyware Threatens Civil Society Around the World

Explore a technical deep dive into the tactics and techniques of the European-based spyware alliance Intellexa in this 41-minute conference talk from the 37th Chaos Communication Congress (37C3). Uncover how mercenary spyware continues to threaten activists, journalists, and human rights defenders worldwide. Learn about the Predator Files investigation, which exposed Intellexa Alliance's supply of advanced spyware and surveillance technology to governments globally. Examine leaked internal documents and technical material that reveal the evolving methods used to subvert network infrastructure and deliver digital attacks. Gain insights into possible mitigations and detection strategies to protect civil society targets and the broader internet ecosystem from these attack vectors. Presented by Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, this talk sheds light on the critical issue of European spyware threatening civil society around the world.