Module 2: Threat Actor Landscape Overview

Types of Threat Actors

Cybercriminals

Nothing to add, just discussing cybercriminals.

Advanced Persistent Threats

Nothing to add, just discussing APTs.

Insider Threats

Nothing to add, just discussing insider threats.

Ransomware Threat Actors

How Ransomware Threat Actors Operate

Nothing to add, just discussing encryption-less ransomware, double extortion, and triple extortion.

LockBit

Nothing to add, just discussing LockBit.

CL0P

Nothing to add, just discussing CL0P.

BlackCat / ALPHV

Nothing to add, just discussing BlackCat / ALPHV.

Advanced Persistent Threats

APT Naming Conventions

Nothing to add, everyone names them how they want.

APT29 / Cozy Bear / Midnight Blizzard

Nothing to add, just discussing APT29.

The Lazarus Group / APT38 / Labyrinth Chollima

Nothing to add, just discussing The Lazarus Group.

Mint Sandstorm / APT35 / Charming Kitten, et al.

Nothing to add, just discussing Mint Sandstorm.

The Equation Group

Nothing to add, just discussing The Equation Group.