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Microsoft shifts to a new threat actor naming taxonomy

Credit to Author: Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence – Editor| Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Microsoft is excited to announce that we are shifting to a new threat actor naming taxonomy aligned to the theme of weather. The complexity, scale, and volume of threats is increasing, driving the need to reimagine not only how Microsoft talks about threats but also how we enable customers to understand those threats quickly and with clarity.

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Nation-state threat actor Mint Sandstorm refines tradecraft to attack high-value targets

Credit to Author: Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence| Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Today, Microsoft is reporting on a distinct subset of Mint Sandstorm (formerly known as PHOSPHORUS), an Iranian threat actor that specializes in hacking into and stealing sensitive information from high-value targets. This subset is technically and operationally mature, capable of developing bespoke tooling and quickly weaponizing recently disclosed vulnerabilities.

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