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Ricochet Chollima Using KoSpy Android Spyware

Mar 17, 2025 1:34:36 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, North Korea, Android, Spyware, Ricochet Chollima, KoSpy, APT37

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Executive Summary

KoSpy is a sophisticated Android spyware linked to North Korean threat actor Ricochet Chollima. It has been targeting Korean and English-speaking users since March 2022.

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Lotus Panda Uses Sagerunex to Target Multiple Verticals

Mar 10, 2025 2:08:01 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, China, Lotus Panda, Lotus Blossom, Sagerunex

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Verticals Targeted: Government, Telecommunications, Media, Manufacturing 

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Voldemort

Sep 9, 2024 12:52:20 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, Backdoor, Voldemort

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Verticals Targeted: Insurance, Aerospace, Transportation, Education, Finance, Technology, Healthcare, Automotive, Hospitality, Energy, Government, Media, Manufacturing, Telecommunications 

Executive Summary

An espionage campaign delivering the Voldemort backdoor was recently observed targeting over 70 organizations. The campaign uses a novel attack chain to deliver the malware, leveraging Google Sheets for command and control (C2).

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Silent Chollima's Espionage Activity

Aug 2, 2024 2:15:57 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, North Korea, Dtrack, Dora RAT, TigerRAT, Silent Chollima, SmallTiger

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Related Families: Dtrack, Dora RAT, TigerRAT, SmallTiger, LightHand, ValidAlpha
Verticals Targeted: Military, Defense, Engineering, Technology, Education, Construction, Manufacturing, Gambling, Energy

Executive Summary

Last week, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted Rim Jong Hyok, an individual allegedly affiliated with Silent Chollima. The group has been active since at least 2014 and is known to conduct espionage operations on behalf of North Korea.

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Evasive Panda Updates Its Arsenal

Jul 29, 2024 2:04:16 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, China, Evasive Panda

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Related Families: Macma, Suzafk
Verticals Targeted: NGO

Executive Summary

Evasive Panda recently updated its arsenal to include new TTPs and updated versions of existing malware. They were also observed using a shared framework for malware targeting Windows, Linux, MacOS, and Android systems.

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New CapraRAT Activity

Jul 12, 2024 2:44:05 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, Android, CapraRAT, Spyware, Mobile, Surveillance

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Executive Summary

Pakistan-based threat actor group Mythic Leopard was recently observed using new CapraRAT samples to expand their targeting.

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DISGOMOJI Linux RAT Controlled Via Discord Emojis

Jun 24, 2024 3:02:07 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, India, Pakistan, Government, RAT, Discord, DISGOMOJI

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Verticals Targeted: Government

Executive Summary

DISGOMOJI is a RAT controlled via emojis sent over Discord. It was recently observed targeting government entities in India.

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Velvet Chollima Using Gomir Linux Backdoor

May 24, 2024 11:58:05 AM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, North Korea, Linux, Kimsuky, GoBear, Velvet Chollima, Gomir, Troll Stealer

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Related Families: GoBear, Troll Stealer, BetaSeed, Endor
Verticals Targeted: Government 

Executive Summary

North Korea nexus threat actor group Velvet Chollima was observed using a new Linux backdoor, dubbed Gomir, to target entities in South Korea.

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