Big Game Hunting: Scanning the Internet for Malware

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Presented at BSides Birmingham 2023 by

Skyler Onken

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the hunt for malicious actors and their infrastructure is a relentless pursuit. In our experience, most of known-bad infrastructure is derived from endpoint or firewall alerts, and reported either during or after an attack. This presentation delves into the fascinating world of proactively scanning the internet to uncover malware Command and Control (C2) servers. We will shed light on the "why," "how," and the invaluable results achieved through these endeavors.