Unraveling Lapsus$: A Comprehensive Analysis and Insights for Strengthening Organizational Defenses

Varadharaj Varadhan Krishnan

Abstract: This paper comprehensively analyzes the attacks and intrusions by the Lapsus$ group. Lapsus$ is notorious for its high-profile attacks on major corporations and governmental entities. This study dives into the modus operandi of Lapsus$ and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This paper analyzes notable cyber compromises to produce actionable insights for organizational cybersecurity enhancements. This research examines case studies of Lapsus$'s significant attacks, including the intrusions into Okta, NVIDIA, and Microsoft, to understand the group's operational patterns, target selection, and the sophisticated nature of its campaigns.

Keywords: Cybersecurity, Lapsus$, Threat Actor, Threat Intelligence, Blue Team Guide, Breach Analysis