Navigating Cybersecurity Attribution Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of cybersecurity attribution, focusing on the identification of cyber threat actors and the implications for victims. It discusses the challenges of categorizing these actors, particularly those associated with sanctioned organizations, and emphasizes the need for evidence-based analysis over speculative theories. Additionally, the chapter addresses the nuances of trust in attribution sources and the consequences of insufficient Indicator of Compromise (IOC) sharing in effectively combating cyber threats.