Helix Kitten
Iranian hacker group From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helix Kitten (also known as APT34 by FireEye, OILRIG, Crambus, Cobalt Gypsy, Hazel Sandstorm,[1] or EUROPIUM)[2] is a hacker group identified by CrowdStrike as Iranian.[3][4]
بچه گربه هلیکس | |
| Formation | c. 2004–2007 |
|---|---|
| Type | Advanced persistent threat |
| Purpose | Cyberespionage, cyberwarfare |
| Methods | Zero-days, spearphishing, malware |
Official language | Persian |
| Affiliations | APT33 |
Formerly called | APT34 |
History
The group has reportedly been active since at least 2014.[3] It has targeted many of the same organizations as Advanced Persistent Threat 33, according to John Hultquist.[3]
In April 2019, APT34's cyber-espionage tools' source code was leaked through Telegram.[5][6]
Targets
The group has reportedly targeted organizations in the financial, energy, telecommunications, and chemical industries, as well as critical infrastructure systems.[3]
Techniques
APT34 reportedly uses Microsoft Excel macros, PowerShell-based exploits and social engineering to gain access to its targets.[3]
References
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