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APT trends report Q3 2022

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In June, we identified a previously unknown Android spyware app that targets Persian-speaking individuals. The spyware itself collects various data from the victims’ devices, such as call logs or lists of contacts. SandStrike is distributed as a means to access resources about the Bahá?í í religion that are banned in Iran.

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The Prevalence of DarkComet in Dynamic DNS

Security Boulevard

It’s also been used in numerous high-profile incidents, such as the 2012 attack on Miss Teen USA. Conduct Specific Attacks : Attackers can download specialized malware to conduct specific attacks, such as ransomware to encrypt files and demand a ransom, spyware to monitor user activities, or wipers to destroy data.

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