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IRON TWILIGHT


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2024-06-18 15:21:18
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IRON TWILIGHT is an alternate name for the group known as APT28

Iron Twilight is an advanced persistent threat (APT) that has been identified by security researchers and intelligence agencies around the world. It is believed to be operated by Russian military hacking group, Fancy Bear or APT28. The group uses sophisticated techniques such as spear-phishing emails and malware in order to gain access to sensitive information from government organizations, political parties, think tanks, media outlets, and other entities around the world. Iron Twilight is known for its ability to remain undetected on a victim\'s system for extended periods of time, allowing it to steal data over an extended period without being detected by security measures in place. The group has been linked to several high-profile cyber attacks including the 2016 US presidential election and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) hack.

Techniques, tactics and practices:

Iron Twilight is believed to use a variety of sophisticated techniques in order to gain access to sensitive information from government organizations, political parties, think tanks, media outlets, and other entities around the world. Some of these tactics include spear-phishing emails that appear to be legitimate but are actually designed to trick users into downloading malware onto their systems. The group is also known for using social engineering techniques such as impersonating well-known organizations or individuals in order to gain access to sensitive information. Iron Twilight has been linked to several high-profile cyber attacks including the 2016 US presidential election and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) hack, indicating that they are a highly skilled and sophisticated threat actor.



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