WEBINAR
From Protest to Proxy: How Modern Hacktivists are Targeting Critical Infrastructure
The line between hacktivism and state-sponsored cyber warfare continues to blur, with hacktivist groups now playing a central role in geopolitical conflicts. Once a grassroots form of protest, hacktivism has evolved into a strategic tool for nation-states to conduct cyberattacks, leveraging plausible deniability while targeting critical infrastructure. In this session, Rik Ferguson, VP of Security Intelligence will explore the dramatic evolution of hacktivism, its intersection with nation-state interests, and the growing threat it poses to global cybersecurity.
Featured Speaker:
Rik Ferguson
VP of Security Intelligence
Forescout
What you will learn:
- How hacktivism has transitioned from symbolic protest to disruptive, state-aligned attacks on critical infrastructure.
- Key findings from Forescout’s analysis of 780 hacktivist attacks in 2024, with 90% attributed to NoName057(16).
- The growing focus on water utilities, healthcare, and energy systems, with 36 attacks targeting U.S. OT infrastructure.
- The rise of DDoS and IoT/OT exploitation as hacktivists adapt their tactics in line with ongoing geopolitical conflicts.