Operation Clairvoyance - How APT Groups Spy on the Media Industry

Overview

Explore how APT groups target Taiwan's media industry for cyber espionage, focusing on their tactics, motivations, and impact on daily activities and national security.

Syllabus

• Introduction to APT Groups
Definition and characteristics of APT groups
Overview of global APT activity
Importance of the media industry as a target
• Threat Landscape in Taiwan's Media Industry
Key media and broadcasting entities in Taiwan
Overview of the geopolitical context in Taiwan
Historical context: Past incidents and attacks
• Motivations Behind Targeting Media
Political objectives
Economic incentives
Influence and disinformation campaigns
• Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of APT Groups
Common intrusion strategies
Social engineering tactics
Malicious software and exploits used
• Case Studies of APT Operations Against Taiwan's Media
Analysis of notable attacks
Attribution to specific groups
• Impact on Daily Operations
Disruption of broadcasting and publication
Compromises in content integrity
• National Security Implications
Relation to broader espionage activities
Influence on public opinion and political stability
• Defense and Mitigation Strategies
Cyber hygiene best practices
Advanced threat detection and response
Importance of public and private sector collaboration
• Future Trends and Challenges
Emerging APT tactics
The evolving landscape of cyber espionage
• Course Wrap-Up
Summary of key learnings
Open discussion and Q&A

Subjects

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