Iranian APT Targets Aviation, Software Companies With Updated Tools
Nimbus Manticore has continued its operations during and after the US military campaign against Iran. The post Iranian APT Targets Aviation, Software Companies With Updated Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek.
An Iranian APT tracked as Nimbus Manticore has adopted new tactics and updated its arsenal in new intrusions targeting aviation and software companies, Check Point reports.
Also known as Bohrium, Smoke Sandstorm, TA455, and UNC1549, and active since at least 2022, Nimbus Manticore is believed to be a subgroup of Charming Kitten (APT35) and to have ties with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Nimbus Manticore was previously seen targeting aerospace, aviation, and defense organizations in the Middle East and Europe with the MiniBike and MiniBus backdoors.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/iranian-apt-targets-aviation-software-companies-with-updated-tools/
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