The 18th International CARO Workshop will be held in Innsbruck, Austria, on 25–27 February 2026.
Our 2026 theme is “Cybercrime Without Borders: Tracking the Global Underground”, focusing on cross-border threats, global cybercriminal operations, and the challenges of investigation and attribution.
The CARO Workshop brings together cybersecurity researchers, threat intelligence experts, law enforcement, and industry professionals to exchange cutting-edge research and operational insights. The event follows the Chatham House Rule to encourage open discussion.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
– Cross-border cybercrime operations and global threat actor ecosystems
– Nation-state espionage and APT activity
– 0-day vulnerabilities and high-impact exploit chains
– The role of AI, ML, and big data in both attacks and defenses
– Attacks on critical infrastructure, including OT and IoT environments
– Supply chain compromises and software dependency threats
– Ransomware evolution: tactics, monetization, and response strategies
– Forensics and investigation of complex international cases
– Law enforcement actions and public-private cooperation
– Joint operations and success stories in disrupting threat actors
– Technical analysis of major malware campaigns, implants, and backdoors
– Darknet markets, forums, and services – trends and transformations
– Banking malware developments and financial sector targeting
– Malware evasion techniques and anti-analysis innovation
– Broader trends in cybercrime tactics, tools, and procedures
Presentation format:
Talks are either 40 minutes or 20 minutes including Q&A. Marketing or product pitches are not accepted.
Submission Guidelines:
– Submit proposals via the form at https://www.caro2026.org by 17 October 2025.
– Proposals should include an abstract, estimated duration, and speaker biography.
– First speakers of an accepted talk attend free of charge (reduced fee for second speaker, full fee for additional speakers).
– All presentations are delivered in person.
Important Dates:
– Call for Papers Opens: 18 August 2025
– Submission Deadline: 17 October 2025
– Notification of Acceptance: 15 November 2025
– Event Dates: 25–27 February 2026
Website: https://www.caro2026.org