EUROPIUM is an alternate name for the group known as OilRig

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EUROPIUM is an advanced persistent threat (APT) that has been targeting organizations in Europe and North America since at least 2013. It is believed to be operated by Russian state-sponsored hackers, who use a variety of tactics such as spear phishing emails, watering hole attacks, and exploiting vulnerabilities in software to gain access to sensitive information. EUROPIUM has been linked to several high-profile cyberattacks on government agencies, military organizations, energy companies, and other critical infrastructure targets. The group is known for its stealthy tactics, advanced malware tools, and sophisticated command and control systems that allow them to maintain a persistent presence within compromised networks over extended periods of time.

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EUROPIUM is an advanced persistent threat that has been using a variety of techniques to gain access to sensitive information. Some of these include spear phishing emails, watering hole attacks, and exploiting vulnerabilities in software. They also use stealthy tactics such as hiding their malware within legitimate files or disguising themselves as trusted entities like antivirus companies. EUROPIUM is known for its advanced malware tools that can evade detection by security systems and maintain a persistent presence within compromised networks over extended periods of time, making it difficult to detect and remove their activities from the network. They also use sophisticated command and control systems that allow them to communicate with infected machines without being detected, enabling them to exfiltrate sensitive information or perform other malicious actions as needed.