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SpyNote Targets Utility Company Customers

Aug 4, 2023 2:38:03 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Critical Infrastructure, Mobile, Energy, Utilities, SpyNote

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Verticals Targeted: Utilities, Energy, Water, Critical Infrastructure

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CosmicEnergy

Jun 9, 2023 2:23:26 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Critical Infrastructure, ICS, Energy, CosmicEnergy, OT

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Verticals Targeted: Energy, Critical Infrastructure

Executive Summary

CosmicEnergy is a novel malware targeting operational technology (OT) and ICS.

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Volt Typhoon Targets US Critical Infrastructure

Jun 5, 2023 2:07:00 PM / by The Hivemind posted in US, Critical Infrastructure, China, Energy, Volt Typhoon, Guam

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Verticals Targeted: Critical Infrastructure, Communications, Manufacturing, Utility, Transportation, Construction, Maritime, Government, Information Technology, Education

Executive Summary

Volt Typhoon was discovered targeting critical infrastructure entities in the US mainland and Guam. Volt Typhoon maintained stealth throughout this espionage campaign.

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Mint Sandstorm Targets US Critical Infrastructure

May 1, 2023 3:22:04 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Middle East, Government, Critical Infrastructure, Iran, Telecommunications, Charming Kitten, MENA, Energy, Mint Sandstorm, North Africa, Transportation

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Related Families: Drokbk, Soldier
Verticals Targeted:
Critical Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Government, Energy, Transportation. Utilities, Oil & Gas

Executive Summary

Mint Sandstorm was recently observed targeting US critical infrastructure entities. These include seaports, energy companies, transportation systems, and a US utility and gas entity.

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Bitter APT Campaign Targets Energy Sector

Apr 10, 2023 1:22:19 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, China, Energy, South Asia, Bitter APT, Nuclear

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Verticals Targeted: Energy

Executive Summary

A recent Bitter APT campaign targeted nuclear energy entities in China. The threat actors used multiple techniques to obtain access to the victim machine, maintain persistence, and download and execute next-stage payloads.

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YoroTrooper Targeting Energy & Government Entities

Mar 24, 2023 2:58:36 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Government, Healthcare, YoroTrooper, CIS, Energy

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Related Families: Custom Python tools, AveMaria, Warzone RAT, LodaRAT, Stink
Verticals Targeted: Energy, Government, Healthcare


Executive Summary

YoroTrooper is a threat actor group observed targeting energy and government entities and an EU healthcare organization. Although YoroTrooper uses commodity and open-source tools, most of their final payloads are custom developed.

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