Unmasking State-Sponsored Mobile Surveillance Malware from Russia, China, and North Korea - Threat Actors, Tactics, and Defense Strategies

Explore the landscape of state-sponsored mobile surveillance malware in this 43-minute Black Hat conference talk that examines how nation-state threat actors from Russia, China, and North Korea have increasingly turned to mobile malware for espionage operations. Discover how smartphones have become the perfect surveillance tool with access to 86% of the global population, and learn about the distinct operational methodologies employed by different APT groups. The presentation features previously unreported malware families and detailed case studies that highlight the unique approaches of each country's threat actors. Security researchers from Lookout provide insights into targeting preferences, attack vectors, and defense strategies against these sophisticated mobile surveillance campaigns.