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Contrary to the stereotype of lone, teenage hackers, today's cybercriminals often operate in organized groups, akin to legitimate businesses. Brad discusses how these organizations develop and distribute malware using professional workflows—source control, agile development, and commercialized product releases. They even have dedicated teams that stay in the underground forums, constantly evolving their tools and techniques.
"Once you realize this is a structured, industry-like operation, it becomes clear how advanced and persistent these threats are," he notes. "They're not just kids in their garages anymore."