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CL-STA-0043  (Back to overview)


CL-STA-0043 is a highly skilled and sophisticated threat actor, believed to be a nation-state, targeting governmental entities in the Middle East and Africa. They exploit vulnerabilities in on-premises Internet Information Services and Microsoft Exchange servers to infiltrate target networks. They engage in reconnaissance, locate vital assets, and have been observed using native Windows tools for privilege escalation.


Associated Families

There are currently no families associated with this actor.


References
2023-06-16Palo Alto Networks: Cortex Threat ResearchLior Rochberger
Through the Cortex XDR Lens: Uncovering a New Activity Group Targeting Governments in the Middle East and Africa
CHINACHOPPER Ladon Yasso CL-STA-0043

Credits: MISP Project