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Cryptocurrency in Geopolitical Conflicts: Unraveling the Connection Between Bitcoin Transactions and State-sponsored Hacking

Join us and Chainanalysis as we shed light on cryptocurrency transactions disclosed by an anti-Iranian regime hacktivist group, revealing approximately 1,200 Bitcoin addresses allegedly linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cyber warfare, focusing on the recent leaks of an organizational chart of the IRGC Cyber Command and claims of hacking into the Russian embassy in Tehran.

Don't miss the opportunity to uncover the connection between Bitcoin transactions and state-sponsored cyber activities!

Eliot Smith

Senior OSINT and Dark Web Analyst at Bluestone Analytics

Eliot Smith is a Senior OSINT and Dark Web Analyst for Bluestone Analytics, a CACI company, where he scours the open, deep, and dark web for technical clues to reveal threat actors and identify information of interest. With over 20 years of experience in intelligence analysis for the Department of Defense, Eliot has honed his skills in monitoring and assessing potential threats from both state and non-state actors, developing actionable intelligence reports, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address complex challenges. His work with the DOD provided him with invaluable insights into the intricacies of global security issues and the ever-evolving landscape of online illicit activities.