Emotet in 2023: a comprehensive overview for decision makers on the resurgence, evolution and threat landscape

This presentation forms part of the CTA's Threat Intelligence Practitioners' Summit

Thursday 5 October 2023 16:30 - 17:00, Small Talks room

Jonas Walker (Fortinet)

In today's rapidly evolving cyber-threat landscape, understanding the intricacies of prominent malware strains is crucial for informed decision-making. This presentation will delve into the resurgence of the notorious Emotet malware in 2023, after having been considered inactive for an extended period. I will examine its evolution over the years and discuss the malware's changing tactics and techniques, providing valuable insights for decision makers.

I will include a walk-through of a sample, elaborating on the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) employed by Emotet to gain access to systems and networks. Then, I will explore what happens next, shedding light on the lateral movement of modern-day threat actors within the network. The presentation aims to bridge the gap between technical jargon and actionable information.

Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the Emotet threat, enabling them to make informed decisions to protect their organizations from this persistent and evolving malware.

Jonas Walker Jonas is a passionate cybersecurity professional with more than eight years of expertise in networking and security. Jonas loves technology and lives in Asia's technology capital, Singapore. He is a digital native who is interested in offensive security and cyber. In his role at Fortinet, he works in a strategic engagement team. They combine data science with security strategy and facilitate tactics to support security portfolio planning. Jonas specializes in industry threat expertise, with in-depth knowledge in threat intelligence, exploits, penetration testing, machine learning, and advanced malware concepts. As a cybersecurity expert, Jonas advises and engages clients and executive leaders on solution strategies in several industry segments. He works closely with FortiGuard Labs and Fortinet System Engineering to respond to advanced threats as they break – and proactively plans to stay ahead of the curve.

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