Anna Maric Chung
Anna Maric Chung
Principal Researcher, Unit42
Palo Alto Networks

Anna Maric Chung:Anna works at the crossroads of cyber threat intelligence, underground economics, and cyber behavior analysis. Anna has a BA degree from the Department of Diplomacy, National Chengchi University, and a master’s degree in international communication from American University, Washington D.C. With her social science background, Anna believes security issues are a combination of technical abuse and offensive human behaviors. She believes a mature cyber threat intelligence program should capture both major elements, enabling timely detection and incident responses. In addition, Anna is actively building mentoring partnerships encouraging women with or without a technical background to be part of the information security industry.

SPEECH
5/15 (Wed.) 14:00 - 14:30 4F 4B Threat Research Forum
Same Spider; New Web: Muddled Libra's agility-driven tradecraft dances around defenses.

This presentation offers an insightful exploration into how evolving cyber defense strategies have subtly influenced the adaptations of the Muddled Libra threat group. Gaining prominence in 2022, Muddled Libra's recent evolution in 2023 highlights the group's response to the changing landscape of cybersecurity. We will discuss the nuanced changes in their approach, including alterations in tools, targets, and criminal methodologies, prompted by the gradual advancements in cyber defense. This session aims to provide a balanced perspective on the interplay between attacker innovation and defender strategies, illustrating the ongoing, dynamic nature of cybersecurity. Join us for a thoughtful analysis of this continuous adaptation and its implications for the future of cyber threats and defenses.