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APT39

APT39 is classified as state-sponsored.

Malware families
5
Origin
Iran
Also known as
9

APT39 was created to bring together previous activities and methods used by this actor, and its activities largely align with a group publicly referred to as "Chafer." However, there are differences in what has been publicly reported due to the variances in how organizations track activity. APT39 primarily leverages the SEAWEED and CACHEMONEY backdoors along with a specific variant of the POWBAT backdoor. While APT39's targeting scope is global, its activities are concentrated in the Middle East. APT39 has prioritized the telecommunications sector, with additional targeting of the travel industry and IT firms that support it and the high-tech industry.

The group's reported origin is Iran.

The group is associated with 5 malware families.

Also known as: Chafer, REMIX KITTEN, COBALT HICKMAN, G0087, Radio Serpens, TA454, ITG07, Burgundy Sandstorm, CINDER ION

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