Microsoft warn Iranian threat actor has targeted organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) sector with a campaign involving a new type of backdoor called FalseFont. Microsoft found the activity related to Peach Sandstorm (previously known as Holmium), also called APT33, Elfin, and Refined Kitten.
FalseFont is a type of malware that can be used to remotely control a hacked system and perform various actions, such as accessing files and sending data to its servers. This information comes from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team. The first recorded use of the implant was in early November 2023.
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The company stated that this new development is consistent with previous actions by Peach Sandstorm and shows that the threat actor’s methods are still evolving.
Microsoft’s report from September 2023 connected the group to password spray attacks on numerous organizations worldwide from February to July 2023. The attacks targeted satellite, defense, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company’s goal is to help gather intelligence for Iran. Peach Sandstorm has been active since 2013.
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