APT (Targeted attacks)

Cloud Atlas attacks the public sector and diplomatic structures of Russia and Belarus, using ReverseSocks, SSH, and Tor for persistence in infected systems and its new tool, PowerCloud.

Kaspersky researchers analyze a range of new PebbleDash-based tools used in recent Kimsuky campaigns and reveal their connection to the AppleSeed malware cluster.

Kaspersky researchers uncovered malicious wheel packages in PyPI that targeted both Windows and Linux and contained a dropper delivering malware dubbed ZiChatBot. We attribute this activity to OceanLotus APT.

The Silver Fox group is targeting companies in Russia and India by impersonating tax authorities to distribute ValleyRAT and the new ABCDoor backdoor.

Kaspersky GReAT experts look into the Coruna exploit kit targeting iPhones. We discovered that the kernel exploit for CVE-2023-32434 and CVE-2023-38606 is an updated version of the Operation Triangulation exploit.

The Kaspersky Security Services report describes cyberattack trends and statistics revealed by the Managed Detection and Response service. The report also includes Incident Response findings based on real-world cases identified and mitigated in 2025.

Kaspersky researchers analyze updated CoolClient backdoor and new tools and scripts used in HoneyMyte (aka Mustang Panda or Bronze President) APT campaigns, including three variants of a browser data stealer.

Kaspersky discloses a 2025 HoneyMyte (aka Mustang Panda or Bronze President) APT campaign, which uses a kernel-mode rootkit to deliver and protect a ToneShell backdoor.

Kaspersky GReAT experts analyze the Evasive Panda APT’s infection chain, including shellcode encrypted with DPAPI and RC5, as well as the MgBot implant.

Kaspersky expert describes new malicious tools employed by the Cloud Atlas APT, including implants of their signature backdoors VBShower, VBCloud, PowerShower, and CloudAtlas.

Kaspersky’s GReAT experts have uncovered a new wave of cyberattacks by the ForumTroll APT group, targeting Russian political scientists and delivering the Tuoni framework to their devices.

We analyze the network activity of the Mythic framework, focusing on agent-to-C2 communication, and use signature and behavioral analysis to create detection rules for Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions.

Kaspersky discloses new tools and techniques discovered in 2025 Tomiris activities: multi-language reverse shells, Havoc and AdaptixC2 open-source frameworks, communications via Discord and Telegram.

Kaspersky experts analyze the ToddyCat APT attacks targeting corporate email. We examine the new version of TomBerBil, the TCSectorCopy and XstReader tools, and methods for stealing access tokens from Outlook.

Kaspersky GReAT experts dive deep into the BlueNoroff APT’s GhostCall and GhostHire campaigns. Extensive research detailing multiple malware chains targeting macOS, including a stealer suite, fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams clients and ChatGPT-enhanced images.