ZeroFox Intelligence Assessment - 2023 APEC Economic Leaders' Summit

Product Serial: A-2023-11-01a

TLP:CLEAR

In this ZeroFox Intelligence Assessment, ZeroFox researchers examine the potential security risks to the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit occurring in San Francisco, CA, from November 11-17, 2023.

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Key Findings

Crime in San Francisco has made national headlines recently for organized retail theft incidents involving flash mobs, rampant drug usage, and the stabbing death of the founder of CashApp.
Major protests are most likely to occur near the Moscone Center where the summit is occurring, as well as nearby hotels where delegates are staying.
While no direct threats have been identified targeting the APEC Summit, much of the world is on heightened alert given the current Israel-Hamas War.
Politically-motivated hacktivists could attempt to disrupt the APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit. Hacktivists often target high-profile events, particularly those that garner a global audience, as these present the opportunity for threat actors to gain notoriety while providing maximum exposure.