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An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a stealthy threat actor, typically a state or state-sponsored group, which gains unauthorized access to a computer network and remains undetected for an extended period. [1] [2] In recent times, the term may also refer to non-state-sponsored groups conducting large-scale targeted intrusions for specific ...
Charming Kitten, also called APT35 (by Mandiant), Phosphorus or Mint Sandstorm (by Microsoft), [1] Ajax Security (by FireEye), [2] and NewsBeef (by Kaspersky [3] [4]), is an Iranian government cyberwarfare group, described by several companies and government officials as an advanced persistent threat.
Another method is to define what normal usage of the system comprises using a strict mathematical model, and flag any deviation from this as an attack. This is known as strict anomaly detection. [3] Other techniques used to detect anomalies include data mining methods, grammar based methods, and Artificial Immune System. [2]
An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations. [1] Any intrusion activity or violation is typically either reported to an administrator or collected centrally using a security information and event management (SIEM) system.
A report by the computer security firm Mandiant stated that PLA Unit 61398 is believed to operate under the 2nd Bureau of the People's Liberation Army General Staff Department (GSD) Third Department (总参三部二局) [1] and that there is evidence that it contains, or is itself, an entity Mandiant calls APT1, part of the advanced persistent threat that has attacked a broad range of ...
Following the 2013 release of the APT 1 report from Mandiant, the industry has seen a shift towards signature-less approaches to the problem capable of detecting and mitigating zero-day attacks. [63] Numerous approaches to address these new forms of threats have appeared, including behavioral detection, artificial intelligence, machine learning ...
APT40, also known as BRONZE MOHAWK (by Secureworks), [1] FEVERDREAM, G0065, GADOLINIUM (formerly by Microsoft), [2] Gingham Typhoon [3] (by Microsoft), GreenCrash, Hellsing (by Kaspersky), [4] Kryptonite Panda (by Crowdstrike), Leviathan (by Proofpoint), [5] MUDCARP, Periscope, Temp.Periscope, and Temp.Jumper, is an advanced persistent threat operated by the Hainan State Security Department, a ...
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