PUNK SPIDER is an alternate name for the group known as Akira

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PUNK SPIDER is an advanced persistent threat (APT) that was discovered in 2018 and has been active since then, targeting government agencies, military organizations, defense contractors, and other high-profile targets. It is a highly sophisticated APT with several unique features such as its ability to evade detection by anti-virus software, use of custom malware, and exploitation of vulnerabilities in popular software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. PUNK SPIDER has been linked to the Chinese government's intelligence agency, which is known for conducting cyber espionage activities against foreign governments and organizations.

Techniques, tactics and practices:

PUNK SPIDER is a highly sophisticated APT that uses several advanced techniques to evade detection by anti-virus software, exploit vulnerabilities in popular software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, use custom malware, and gain persistent access to targeted systems. Some of the specific TTPs (Techniques, Techniques, and Procedures) used by PUNK SPIDER include:

1. Stealthy Malware Delivery - The APT uses stealthy delivery techniques such as spear-phishing emails or watering hole attacks to deliver malicious payloads onto targeted systems without being detected.
2. Custom Malware Development - PUNK SPIDER develops custom malware that is designed specifically for each target, making it more difficult to detect and prevent.
3. Exploitation of Vulnerabilities - The APT exploits vulner