MuddyWater APT

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.

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