ESET Analysis
Researchers at ESET reveal the Gamaredon Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group’s tactics, profiling its target audience, showcasing an arsenal of tools and social engineering methods, and providing an estimate of its geographic scope.
When describing state-backed threat actors, one might expect a highly sophisticated, clandestine group capable of evading detection with calculated precision, exploiting vulnerabilities with the finesse of surgeons. As Gamaredon enters the picture, conventional wisdom goes up in flames, as this audacious, extremely energetic Russia-backed actor shows no compunction about concealing its tracks, leaving little chance for detection or deterrence. Despite the ever-evolving nature of cyberespionage, it is typically a skilled actor who continually refines their tools and tactics on a daily basis.
In this episode, ESET’s Principal Malware Researcher collaborates with the standard host to conduct an interview with their senior colleague, ESET’s Home Professional, focusing on Gamaredon. In the midst of the debate, a comprehensive outline is provided of the threat actor in question, encompassing its typical methodology, distinct victim profile, diverse arsenal of sophisticated tools and techniques, as well as its suspected geographical location.
Notwithstanding, these 23 minutes will primarily focus on dissecting the technical nuances of Gamaredon’s spearphishing tactics, exploring how to weaponize Phrase documents and USB drives, identifying methods to evade domain blocking, and delving into increasingly sophisticated obfuscation techniques. If you’re a safety enthusiast captivated by the prospect of risk intelligence, you’re ready to make a deal.
To make our podcast worth listening to, Robert and Zoltan have incorporated numerous preventive measures and practical ideas that can be applied by security teams operating in a SOC to detect and hunt for Gamaredon’s activity within their network – with a focus on organizations in Ukraine.
Get detailed insights on Gamaradeon, a Russia-aligned threat actor, by reading ESET’s latest report, which provides comprehensive information on their tactics, techniques, and procedures. To enhance safety analysis insights, adhere to ESET’s guidelines while exploring diverse blog posts, studies, and research papers available on our platform. If you enjoy the content, consider subscribing to access more exclusive material on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
