Deceiving Adversaries

Ever wondered how to turn the tables on cyber adversaries? In this newsletter, we explore the theory and the practice of cyber deception.

The hottest Substack posts of Deceiving Adversaries

And their main takeaways

From BMW Bargains to Cyber Battles: A Deep Dive into APT29's Deceptive Tactics

2 HN points • 16 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Psychology Deception Tactics Defense
  1. Understanding deception tactics is crucial in cybersecurity for both attackers and defenders.
  2. Psychological manipulation plays a significant role in cyber deception, exploiting human emotions like curiosity, greed, and fear.
  3. Cyber deception can be an effective defense strategy against sophisticated threats like APT29, allowing organizations to mislead attackers and protect valuable assets.

How Threat Intelligence and Cyber Deception Intersect

2 HN points • 19 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Data Analysis Threat intelligence
  1. Cyber Threat Intelligence provides insights into potential threats and helps organizations anticipate, detect, and respond effectively.
  2. Cyber Deception uses deceptive tactics to mislead attackers, acting as a proactive security approach.
  3. The combination of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Cyber Deception creates a powerful tool for organizations to detect, deter, and disrupt cyber threats, enhancing overall cybersecurity.
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Bridging the gap between assume breach and attacker mindset

2 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Data Analysis Threat Detection Digital Landscape
  1. Experts now stress the importance of adopting an attacker mindset for proactive cybersecurity.
  2. Cyber deception serves as a vital link between reactive and proactive approaches to cybersecurity.
  3. By combining reactive measures with proactive strategies, organizations can effectively defend against a wide range of cyber threats.

The Mind Games : Psychological Warfare in Cyber Deception

1 HN point • 30 May 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Psychology Sociology Deception Defense
  1. Cyber deception involves intentionally manipulating reality to mislead attackers and stay ahead in cybersecurity.
  2. Understanding psychology and sociology helps predict attackers' moves and develop effective defense strategies.
  3. Adversaries exploit psychological tools like urgency and cognitive biases, while defenders can use the same principles to create deceptive defenses.