C2
APT
MuddyWater APT
MuddyWater APT
MuddyWater is an advanced persistent threat group that uses multi-stage infection packages hosted on file-sharing services. These packages exploit legitimate remote administration tools to spy on and control infected systems.
Known Variants
Known Variants
Includes SeedWorm and TEMP.Zagros, leveraging PowerShell and VBA-based attacks.
Includes SeedWorm and TEMP.Zagros, leveraging PowerShell and VBA-based attacks.
Mitigation Strategies
Mitigation Strategies
Segment networks to prevent lateral movement, deploy endpoint detection tools, and regularly patch systems to address vulnerabilities. Perform proactive threat-hunting activities.
Targeted Industries or Sectors
Targeted Industries or Sectors
Frequently targets government agencies, telecoms, and oil and gas companies for espionage and data theft.
Frequently targets government agencies, telecoms, and oil and gas companies for espionage and data theft.
Associated Threat Actors
Associated Threat Actors
Attributed to Iranian state-sponsored groups operating under the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence.
Attributed to Iranian state-sponsored groups operating under the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence.
References
Threat Hunting Platform - Hunt.io
Products
Hunt Intelligence, Inc.
Threat Hunting Platform - Hunt.io
Products
Hunt Intelligence, Inc.
Threat Hunting Platform - Hunt.io
Products
Hunt Intelligence, Inc.