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OilAlpha  (Back to overview)


OilAlpha has almost exclusively relied on infrastructure associated with the Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC), a Yemeni government-owned enterprise reported to be under the direct control of the Houthi authorities. OilAlpha used encrypted chat messengers like WhatsApp to launch social engineering attacks against its targets. It has also used URL link shorteners. Per victimology assessment, it appears a majority of the targeted entities were Arabic-language speakers and operated Android devices.


Associated Families

There are currently no families associated with this actor.


References
2023-05-18zimperiumNicolás Chiaraviglio
Zimperium’s MTD Against OilAlpha: A Comprehensive Defense Strategy
OilAlpha
2023-05-16Recorded FutureInsikt Group
OilAlpha: A Likely Pro-Houthi Group Targeting Entities Across the Arabian Peninsula
OilAlpha

Credits: MISP Project