The 2024 cyberwar playbook: Tricks used by nation-state actors | CSO Online

Nation-state actors in 2024 relied on a mix of advanced tactics, including sophisticated backdoors and stealthy LOTL, to compromise critical systems for espionage. These actors, including Chinese, Russian, and Iranian groups, used a crafty mix of TTPs to gain footholds, stay hidden, and spy-like pros. Key TTPs included backdooring critical systems for sneaky attacks, exploiting critical zero-days for swift break-ins, phishing hooks still yielded, and malware’s always a hit.