APT18 is a threat group that has operated since at least 2009 and has targeted a range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, human rights groups, government, and medical. 1
- Dell Lateral Movement
Claims and citations
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| predicate | object | Valid | Conf. | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| also_known_as | APT18 | — → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| also_known_as | TG-0416 | — → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| also_known_as | Dynamite Panda | — → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| also_known_as | Threat Group-0416 | — → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1078 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1027.013 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1133 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1070.004 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1053.002 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1105 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1071.004 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1082 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1071.001 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1083 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1059.003 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
| uses_technique | tech_t1547.001 | 2017 → … | 100 | src_mitre_attck_enterprise |
Technique use
| ATT&CK | Technique | platforms |
|---|---|---|
| T1027.013 | Encrypted/Encoded File | — |
| T1053.002 | At | — |
| T1059.003 | Windows Command Shell | — |
| T1070.004 | File Deletion | — |
| T1071.001 | Web Protocols | — |
| T1071.004 | DNS | — |
| T1078 | Valid Accounts | — |
| T1082 | System Information Discovery | — |
| T1083 | File and Directory Discovery | — |
| T1105 | Ingress Tool Transfer | — |
| T1133 | External Remote Services | — |
| T1547.001 | Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder | — |
Aliases
APT18 · Dynamite Panda · TG-0416 · Threat Group-0416
Reading and review
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