G0133

G0133Nomadic Octopus

Description

[Nomadic Octopus](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0133) is a Russian-speaking cyber espionage threat group that has primarily targeted Central Asia, including local governments, diplomatic missions, and individuals, since at least 2014. [Nomadic Octopus](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0133) has been observed conducting campaigns involving Android and Windows malware, mainly using the Delphi programming language, and building custom variants.(Citation: Security Affairs DustSquad Oct 2018)(Citation: Securelist Octopus Oct 2018)(Citation: ESET Nomadic Octopus 2018)

References

  1. https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0133
  2. https://www.virusbulletin.com/uploads/pdf/conference_slides/2018/Cherepanov-VB2018-Octopus.pdf
  3. https://securelist.com/octopus-infested-seas-of-central-asia/88200/
  4. https://www.securityweek.com/russia-linked-hackers-target-diplomatic-entities-central-asia
  5. https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/77165/apt/russia-linked-apt-dustsquad.html

Software attributed to this1

TypeTargetConfidenceTier
SoftwareOctopuss034095%live

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Sourced from MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise 14.1. Curated by Adam Lundqvist, SQUR.