Re-shipping Death: Inside Russian Smuggling Operations
Re-shipping schemes are as old as cybercrime. Using stolen credit cards to purchase goods delivered via unwitting mules is still popular. But today, this crime has taken a darker turn. Russian cybercriminals and affiliated networks are increasingly using re-shipping pipelines not just for profit, but to smuggle materials that directly support their invasion into Ukraine. From drone components and tactical gear to weapons, goods are being funneled from the U.S. and Europe to Russia through layers of intermediaries. We will take an in-depth look at the state of re-shipping operations and how Russians are getting away with re-shipping death.
Speaker
Alex Holden
Hold Security, CISO
Alex Holden is the founder and CISO of Hold Security, LLC. Under his leadership, Hold Security played a pivotal role in information security and threat intelligence, becoming one of the most recognizable names in its field. Holden is credited with the discovery of many high-profile breaches including Adobe Systems, JPMorgan Chase, Yahoo, and many other high-profile breaches. Mr. Holden researches minds and techniques of cyber criminals and helps our society to build better defenses against cyber... read more