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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · 7d

📣 🔥 🛋️ SAVE THE DATE 🛋️ 🔥 📣
The next #PIVOTcon will be on 6-8 May 2026, in Malaga, ES!!!

You favorite ;) #ThreatResearch conference is coming back and we are planning to bring you the usual experience and content of utmost quality. Follow us + #StayTuned for more info
#CTI #ThreatIntel #PIVOTcon26

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The Vertex Project @vertexproject.bsky.social · 24d

If you couldn't attend PIVOTcon live, our Threat Clustering Workshop is now available on the Vertex Intel-Sharing Synapse Instance!

Examine real-world data and answer the age-old question: “Is this a cluster? Or a CLUSTER!?”

Learn more here: vertex.link/blogs/threat...

Here at The Vertex Project, we spend a lot of time thinking about how we can make Synapse (and analysis in general) better. For example, on any given day, we might ask ourselves:

vertex.link

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · 24d

I had a great time creating this workshop for @pivotcon.bsky.social . Definitely eye-opening to deep dive into what "everyone" says about a threat group and how vastly different reporting on "the same" group can be in practice. 😱 Check it out for yourself!

The Vertex Project @vertexproject.bsky.social · 24d

If you couldn't attend PIVOTcon live, our Threat Clustering Workshop is now available on the Vertex Intel-Sharing Synapse Instance!

Examine real-world data and answer the age-old question: “Is this a cluster? Or a CLUSTER!?”

Learn more here: vertex.link/blogs/threat...

Here at The Vertex Project, we spend a lot of time thinking about how we can make Synapse (and analysis in general) better. For example, on any given day, we might ask ourselves:

vertex.link

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The Vertex Project @vertexproject.bsky.social · 28d

@invisig0th.bsky.social, cofounder of the Vertex Project & architect of the APT-1 Report, shares how exposing PLA Unit 61398 changed the game in threat intelligence with @kimzetter.bsky.social.

Read more here: www.zetter-zeroday.com/how-the-infa...

How the Infamous APT 1 Report Exposing China’s PLA Hackers Came to Be

This is the first in a series of pieces I’ll publish that take an in-depth look at significant events, people and cases in security and surveillance from the past. If there’s something you think would...

www.zetter-zeroday.com

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Pasquale Stirparo 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @pstirparo.bsky.social · Aug 28

TL;DR I am launching my #startup and we are going to change how to evaluate,cluster and reason about #malware, delivering accurate,contextual intelligence on samples. Say Hi to RationalEdge
@rationaledge.bsky.social
rationaledge.io

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RationalEdge - Intelligence Meets Accuracy

Advanced malware analysis and threat intelligence solutions by RationalEdge

rationaledge.io

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Dreadnode @dreadnode.bsky.social · May 20

Check out @machinavelli.com's "Build with AI" Rigging workshop from @pivotcon.bsky.social: github.com/vmsv/pivot20...

GitHub - vmsv/pivot2025-llmworkshop

Contribute to vmsv/pivot2025-llmworkshop development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

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Greg Lesnewich @greg-l.bsky.social · May 13

Big take aways from @pivotcon.bsky.social :

- we disrupt to make the actor pivot 😤🔨
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- [TLP-RED]
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- volleyball is much fun
- fresh fish is uniquely delicious
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- [TLP-RED]
- ideas shared were so good I was working on the plane ride home

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Chi En (Ashley) Shen @ashl3y-shen.bsky.social · May 12

Had an amazing time speaking at @pivotcon.bsky.social last week! Grateful for the chance to share insights and connect with the brilliant minds. PIVOTcon remains my favorite threat intel event in Europe. Huge thanks to the organizers for creating this community and the memorable experience.

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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · May 12

- Bartosz Roszewski also with the research on North Korean threat operations - “Trevor, did you forget the WHOIS Guard?“

- The third researcher decided to remain anonymous and redacted

3/3

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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · May 12

The attendees selected their top 3 favourite presentations. The finalists were:
- Prashil Pattni with the talks presenting practical methods of tracking DPRK threat infrastructure - “How to track the most profitable threat actor in the world, for free” 2/3

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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · May 12

All #PIVOTcon25 talks were super interesting and impactful for the #ThreatResearch community.

The Best Threat Research Awards, in the form of reMarkable Pro notebooks for our remarkable presenters, were sponsored by @abuse-ch.bsky.social @spamhaustech.bsky.social

#CTI #ThreatIntel 1/3

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Selena Larson @selenalarson.bsky.social · May 10

Will post more later but omfg @pivotcon.bsky.social remains the best conference. So much learned, so much shared, so many amazing people in this industry. Feeling very lucky to be part of this community ✨ @corpen.secman.pl @pstirparo.bsky.social (we forgot to get a selfie! 😭)

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visi stark @invisig0th.bsky.social · May 10

Headed home, exhausted and inspired, from another *amazing* @pivotcon.bsky.social

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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · May 10

By design we do not record the talks.

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Mark Kelly @mkyo.bsky.social · May 10

Had such a great time at PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social - what a brilliant conference and the location isn't half bad either 🇪🇸

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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · May 9

Everything ready for #PIVOTcon25 Day2! Quick morning ☕️ and we are prepared to listen to the top #ThreatIntel #ThreatResearch #CTI Let’s pivot ! 🤟

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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · May 8

Here we go! 🚀#PIVOTcon25 officially started!
Day 1 is packed with fantastic talks. Networking in full swing 🤟🏐🎾
Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!
#CTI #ThreatIntel #ThreatResearch

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Ryan Naraine @ryanaraine.bsky.social · May 3

New pod alert!! OpenAI Aardvark, Signalgate redux, US gov on normalizing cyber offense

Available on all platforms
securityconversations.com/episode/sign...

YouTube: bit.ly/TBP-YT
Spotify: bit.ly/3DH5wEO
Apple: bit.ly/3budprob

Three Buddy Problem

The Three Buddy Problem is a popular Security Conversations podcast that goes beyond industry talking points to discuss what others won’t -- nation-state malware, attribution, cyberwar, ethics, privac...

bit.ly

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Ryan Naraine @ryanaraine.bsky.social · May 3

We discussed this in detail on the latest Three Buddy Problem pod

securityconversations.com/episode/sign...

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ESET Research @esetresearch.bsky.social · May 2

Join #ESETResearch's Damien Schaeffer at PivotCon 2025 for "Hello Zebrocy, my old friend!" on May 8 at 2pm CEST in Malaga. @dmnsch.bsky.social 1/4

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abuse-ch.bsky.social @abuse-ch.bsky.social · Apr 30

Only 1️⃣ week to go!! #ExcitedMuch #CTI #ThreatIntel @pivotcon.bsky.social 💃 🤩

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Pasquale Stirparo 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @pstirparo.bsky.social · Apr 23

This theme song was an amazing gift we got on day2 of our first #PIVOTcon edition last year, by our alumni Julien Reisdorffer . The talents of our attendees go beyond #ThreatResearch ;) You should listen to it
#CTI #ThreatIntel

PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · Apr 23

“Let me tell you a tale - got a conference that will make you excel” 🎵🎛️🎚️🎶
Hey dear PIVOTers, have you already started listening to our #PIVOTcon song?
It is that time of the year - feel the vibes - link below 🤟✌️

#CTI #ThreatIntel #PIVOTcon25

a woman wearing a hoodie and sunglasses is sitting in a crowd of people and making a peace sign .

ALT: a woman wearing a hoodie and sunglasses is sitting in a crowd of people and making a peace sign .

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Chi En (Ashley) Shen @ashl3y-shen.bsky.social · Apr 24

We just published our investigation into a Cactus ransomware campaign, uncovering TOYMAKER, an IAB group using a custom backdoor LAGTOY. It’s still challenging to identify compartmentalized attacks. We’ll share our approach and solutions at @pivotcon.bsky.social in 2 weeks! #toymaker

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group @talosintelligence.com · Apr 23

Talos uncovered a major compromise in a critical infrastructure enterprise by an IAB, ToyMaker, and a double extortion gang, Cactus.

Learn how ToyMaker infiltrates vulnerable systems: blog.talosintelligence.com/introducing-toymaker-an-initial-access-broker

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Kenneth Kinion @kennethkinion.bsky.social · Apr 24

At @pivotcon.bsky.social, I'm presenting with @hegel.bsky.social and Sreekar Madabushi on the first public look at the full scope of a stealthy, long-running phishing network.

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visi stark @invisig0th.bsky.social · Apr 28

The @pivotcon.bsky.social 2025 agenda is out! Super excited to see such awesome talks! 🤩
pivotcon.org/agenda-2025/

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