Avast CTO Ondrej Vlček breaks down the sophisticated CCleaner supply-chain malware attack, providing new unpublished findings about the unique stealth, steganography and exfiltration techniques used by the attackers. Avast will dissect the malicious payload, inner workings of the CnC server environment, and analyze how the attack went unnoticed by the global security industry—for almost a month.
Learning Objectives:
1: Experience a “technical” lens to a real industry attack.
2: Learn the inner workings of the attack and new, previously unpublished findings.
3: Learn about in-depth CnC server environment and various exfiltration techniques.
Speaker: Ondrej Vlcek
As CTO, EVP and GM of Consumer at Avast, Ondrej Vlcek has pioneered Avast’s transformation from a traditional PC antivirus vendor into the leading next-gen provider of security solutions. Since 1995, Vlček has held progressive leadership roles at Avast, playing a key role in the company’s transformation into a dynamic, full-service security provider. A frequent Speaker, Vlček’s speaking experience includes keynotes, panel participation and moderator roles at a range of business, technology and security conferences in North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. He is also a regular blogger and media spokesperson on topics that include the security threat landscape, emerging security technologies and applications, data protection and Internet safety, among others.
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