GINC-APT-0890 · Tracked, unattributed

PhantomControl

Category
Tracked, unattributed · A vendor’s working cluster, not yet attributed.
Origin
Unknown
Sources
3 sources carry it
Identifier
GINC-APT-0890 · phantomcontrol

What it is

PhantomControl is a sophisticated threat actor that emerged in November 2023. They utilize phishing emails as their initial infection vector and employ a ScreenConnect client to establish a connection for their malicious activities. Their arsenal includes a VBS script that hides its true intentions and reveals a complex mechanism involving PowerShell scripts and image-based data retrieval. PhantomControl has been associated with the Blind Eagle threat actors, showcasing their versatility and reach.

Tools

The tools and malware families the sources tie to it.

  • Client Maximus
  • ClientMesh
  • POWERSOURCE
  • POWERSTATS
  • Power Loader
  • PowerDuke
  • PowerRAT

Sources

  • Malpedia malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de