Cavern Manticore
Cavern Manticore is an Iran-nexus APT primarily targeting Israeli organizations in the government and IT sectors, linked to the MOIS. The group employs a modular command-and-control framework built on a shared .NET foundation, utilizing multiple compilation formats to create an anti-analysis layer. Their operations demonstrate a high operational tempo and a disciplined approach to target selection, particularly during campaigns like "Operation Epic Fury." By decoupling core infrastructure from mission-specific modules, Cavern Manticore enhances operational agility while complicating detection efforts for defenders.
CVEs in recent coverage
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Recent victims
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Recent activity
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References
From the MISP threat-actor galaxy, MITRE ATT&CK and RansomLook (CC BY 4.0). Activity is any post or advisory Watch Floor collected that names the actor or one of its aliases.