Careto
Careto is classified as state-sponsored.
- Malware families
- 1
- Suspected state sponsor
- Spain
- Also known as
- 3
This threat actor targets governments, diplomatic missions, private companies in the energy sector, and academics for espionage purposes. The Mask is an advanced threat actor that has been involved in cyber-espionage operations since at least 2007. The name "Mask" comes from the Spanish slang word "Careto" ("Ugly Face" or “Mask”) which the authors included in some of the malware modules. More than 380 unique victims in 31 countries have been observed to date.What makes “The Mask” special is the complexity of the toolset used by the attackers. This includes an extremely sophisticated malware, a rootkit, a bootkit, 32-and 64-bit Windows versions, Mac OS X and Linux versions and possibly versions for Android and iPad/iPhone (Apple iOS).
The group is suspected of operating with the support of Spain.
The group is associated with 1 malware families.
Also known as: The Mask, Mask, Ugly Face
The group is associated with 1 malware families.
Malware families
- Careto
Published reports on this actor:
- https://securelist.com/the-caretomask-apt-frequently-asked-questions/58254/
- https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/careto
- https://d2538mqrb7brka.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2018/03/20133638/unveilingthemask_v1.0.pdf
Source: MISP Galaxy, Malpedia.
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