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2024 Recap - Iranian Threat Actor Activity

Dec 16, 2024 1:42:43 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Middle East, Iran, MENA, 2024, Recap

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Executive Summary

This Threat Bulletin is part of PolySwarm’s 2024 Recap series. This report provides highlights of activity perpetrated by Iran-based threat actors in 2024.

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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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PolySwarm 2022 Recap - Threat Actor Activity Highlights: Iran

Dec 19, 2022 2:03:57 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Middle East, Iran, 2022 Recap, MENA

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Executive Summary

This Threat Bulletin is part of PolySwarm’s 2022 Recap series. This report highlights activity perpetrated by Iran-based threat actors in 2022.


Key Takeaways

  • This report provides highlights of activity perpetrated by Iran-based threat actors in 2022.
  • Threat actors featured in this report include Static Kitten, Charming Kitten, Siamese Kitten, Fox Kitten, Helix Kitten, Nemesis Kitten, Refined Kitten, Moses Staff, Cobalt Mirage, and APT42. 
  • PolySwarm tracked malware associated with multiple Iran nexus threat actors in 2022.
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