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Credit to Author: Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence| Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Today, Microsoft is reporting on a distinct subset of Mint Sandstorm (formerly known as PHOSPHORUS), an Iranian threat actor that specializes in hacking into and stealing sensitive information from high-value targets. This subset is technically and operationally mature, capable of developing bespoke tooling and quickly weaponizing recently disclosed vulnerabilities.

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Profiling DEV-0270: PHOSPHORUS’ ransomware operations

September 7, 2022 admin cybersecurity, Microsoft security intelligence, phosphorus

Credit to Author: Paul Oliveria| Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Microsoft threat intelligence teams have been tracking multiple ransomware campaigns tied to DEV-0270, also known as Nemesis Kitten, a sub-group of Iranian actor PHOSPHORUS.

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