Learn about a six-year investigation into the cyber mercenary group Dark Caracal through this conference talk that reveals how security researchers have tracked their activities despite numerous operational mistakes. Discover the hilarious blunders made by these cyber mercenaries that have inadvertently provided researchers with valuable insights into their methods, targets, and overall effectiveness. Explore the techniques used to monitor and analyze the group's operations, understand how their mistakes have exposed their activities to security researchers, and gain perspective on the real-world impact and capabilities of cyber mercenary organizations. Examine the broader implications of cyber mercenary activities in the current threat landscape and learn how researchers can leverage adversary mistakes to better understand and counter these threats.