The Secret Code Behind Hacker Names
101Following cyber news is like witnessing a never-ending hunt: masked hackers, constantly changing tactics, facing analysts and researchers striving to pursue an elusive adversary. To communicate effectively and coordinate defense, a common language had to be invented: giving a name to the invisible enemy.
With the rise of sophisticated attacks carried out by organized groups (the famous APTs, for Advanced Persistent Threats), this necessity has become central. Naming means being able to track, understand, and tell the story of these groups.
It is out of this need for mapping and narrative that researchers have begun to name these cybercriminal groups, capable of infiltrating strategic infrastructures for months, even years. A name for each signature, each modus operandi, each significant campaign.
Many thanks to Adam Meyers for his contribution!
⏰ Summary
00:00 - APTs, Hackers Without Names
00:53 - The Two Types of Hackers
01:55 - Who Names APTs?
02:36 - Aurora, the Founding Incident
04:13 - How Do Companies Name APTs?
05:50 - Names That Don't Always Make Sense
06:36 - Why Do Hackers Have Different Names? 07:27 - Solutions to Confusion
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