Hacking, like many parts of our society today, has gone from an almost “hobbyist” level to a massive global “business”. At the top of the pile are threat actors with a high level of skill and vast resources.
These threat actors come in a variety of guises—there are APT groups, CaaS (Cybercrime-as-a-Service) groups, and hacktivists. Some of these groups have stood out by their actions, their longevity, their methods, or a combination of all three.
This is an individual assignment.
PRESENTATION
For this project, you will select one of these groups to research and then prepare a presentation on your findings. The presentation needs to be 5-7 minutes and should contain slides.
TOPIC
Choose an APT or hacker group from the following resource lists:
· List of hacker groups
· Links to an external site.
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· Advanced Persistent Threat Groups (APT Groups)
· Links to an external site.
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(Your choice is not limited to the groups you find here.)
Your assignment is to create a presentation of approximately 5-7 minutes in length, and needs to address the following questions:
· Origins
· Where did they originate from?
· What are the demographics of the group?
· How long have they been operating for?
· Achievements or notable attacks
· What are the hacks or activities that made them notable?
· Who or what were their primary targets?
· What techniques are they known for and which tools do they typically use?
· Significance
· What has been the impact of their actions?
· Did the group affect history in any way?
· Are they actively changing our society or culture for better or worse?