The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, but few threats demand immediate, sector-wide attention like the latest joint advisory on the Akira ransomware. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and international partners recently issued a crucial advisory (AA24-109A) detailing the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of the Akira ransomware group. Their accompanying press release highlighted the need for decisi
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Our friends at Sentinel Labs have provided a great report on Operation Soft Cell.
Summary
- In Q1 of 2023, Sentinel Labs observed the initial phases of attacks against telecommunication providers in the Middle East.
- We assess that this activity represents an evolution of tooling associated with Operation Soft Cell.
- While it is highly likely that the threat actor is a Chinese cyberespionage group in the nexus of Gallium and APT41, the exact grouping remains unclear.
- Sentinel Labs observed a well-m
