Kade is the CEO and co-founder of Arachne Digital. With nearly a decade of experience in the security industry, he holds a unique background in criminology and international relations. Kade specialises in the intersection of hacking and geopolitics, analysing how state-sponsored cyber operations impact the physical world.
In my previous Code Camp talk, "From Bytes to Bias," we explored how the GRU hacked the 2016 U.S. election to influence public opinion. But while one unit was hacking minds, another was hacking critical infrastructure.
Join Kade, CEO of Arachne Digital, as we dissect
the landmark 2020 indictment of six GRU officers from Unit 74455, better known to the world as Sandworm. Moving beyond election interference, this session exposes the operational details behind the most destructive cyberattacks in history.
This talk will analyze how Sandworm evolved from espionage to sabotage, employing "false flag" operations to mimic North Korean hackers and using custom malware to destabilise nations. Whether you are a developer, security pro, or threat intelligence enthusiast, you will leave with a clearer understanding of the modern cyber warfare landscape.
In 2016, the world witnessed a watershed moment in the realm of cybersecurity and information warfare as the GRU, Russia's military intelligence agency, embarked on a multifaceted campaign to interfere with the United States presidential election. This presentation delves into the intricacies of the GRU's operations, examining how they integrated hacking and disinformation tactics to try and influence the electoral process. From infiltrating networks to disseminating false narratives, the GRU's hybrid approach blurred the lines between cyber intrusion and information manipulation. Through an analysis of their tactics, and impact, this talk sheds light on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and underscores the need to safeguard democratic institutions against such threats.
