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Gamaredon

Russian advanced persistent threat From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Gamaredon, also known as Primitive Bear, UNC530, ACTINIUM, or Aqua Blizzard[1] (by Microsoft) is a Russian advanced persistent threat that has been active since at least 2013.[2][3]

Motivation

Cyber espionage appears to be the main goal of the group,;[2] unlike most APTs, Gamaredon broadly targets all users all over the globe (in addition to also focusing on certain victims, especially Ukrainian organizations[4]) and appears to provide services for other APTs.[3] For example, the InvisiMole threat group has attacked select systems that Gamaredon had earlier compromised and fingerprinted.[4]

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Tactics

The group frequently uses spear phishing techniques with malicious code attachments that download remote templates containing malware.[2]

Malware used by the group includes Pterodo, PowerPunch, ObfuMerry, ObfuBerry, DilongTrash, DinoTrain, and DesertDown.[2]

Ukraine

On 19 January 2022, they attempted to compromise a Western government entity in Ukraine.[2]

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References

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