GINC-APT-0665 · Targeted, sponsor unknown

Cavern Manticore

Category
Targeted, sponsor unknown · Targeted intrusions with no sponsor attributed.
Origin
Iran(high confidence)
Agency named
MOIS
Sources
3 sources carry it
Identifier
GINC-APT-0665 · cavern-manticore

What it is

Cavern Manticore is an Iran-nexus APT primarily targeting Israeli organizations in the government and IT sectors, linked to the MOIS. The group employs a modular command-and-control framework built on a shared .NET foundation, utilizing multiple compilation formats to create an anti-analysis layer. Their operations demonstrate a high operational tempo and a disciplined approach to target selection, particularly during campaigns like "Operation Epic Fury." By decoupling core infrastructure from mission-specific modules, Cavern Manticore enhances operational agility while complicating detection efforts for defenders.

Attribution

Each attribution is a claim: who makes it, and to whom. Western and Eastern sources are kept apart, as they often disagree.

Tools

The tools and malware families the sources tie to it.

  • Epic

Sources

  • Malpedia malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de