Hiding in Plain Sight
Cybercriminals aren't just building custom malware — they're weaponizing the tools you already trust. In this webinar, Professional Threat Researcher Darren Spruell breaks down how threat actors are abusing everyday SaaS platforms, cloud storage, developer tunnels, and even public blockchains to exfiltrate data, stage phishing attacks, and host malware that can't be taken down. Walk away with real-world attack examples, actionable intelligence, and a stronger defensive posture grounded in Zero Trust.
What You’ll Learn
Discover how attackers exploit AI document workflows, and how to proactively secure your AI ingestion pipelines
with verifiable, audit-ready file protection.
How Attackers Weaponize
Trusted Platforms
Threat actors aren't building new infrastructure — they're hiding inside yours. Learn how adversaries exploit SaaS tools, cloud storage, and developer services to blend in with legitimate traffic and evade detection.
The New Phishing &
Malware Playbook
From blockchain-hosted payloads to tunneled C2 channels, attackers are using platforms you can't block. Discover the techniques making modern malware harder to detect — and harder to take down.
Know What to Do Next
Walk away with actionable intelligence you can apply immediately — from detection priorities to Zero Trust controls that disrupt these techniques.
Featured Speakers
Darren Spruell
Darren Spruell is a cybersecurity veteran with deep expertise across threat research, malware analysis, incident response, and cyber threat intelligence. He has worked across sectors including healthcare, financial services, defense, and manufacturing, and has partnered with law enforcement and public sector entities to disrupt criminal activity. A long-time contributor to intelligence-sharing communities, Darren has led attribution efforts for novel threat actor groups and authored reports and conference talks on topics ranging from payment card skimmers to large-scale botnet operations.
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