APT29
APT29 is threat group that has been attributed to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). They have operated since at least 2008, often targeting government networks in Europe and NATO member countries, research institutes, and think tanks. APT29 reportedly compromised the Democratic National Committee starting in the summer of 2015. In April 2021, the US and UK governments attributed the SolarWinds Compromise to the SVR; public statements included citations to APT29, Cozy Bear, and The Dukes. Industry reporting also referred to the actors involved in this campaign as UNC2452, NOBELIUM, StellarParticle,…
- ATT&CK ID
- G0016
- Origin
- Russia
- Weather family
- Blizzard
- Techniques
- 47
- Tools
- 40
Also tracked as IRON RITUAL · IRON HEMLOCK · NobleBaron · Dark Halo · NOBELIUM · UNC2452 · YTTRIUM · The Dukes · Cozy Bear · CozyDuke · SolarStorm · Blue Kitsune · UNC3524 · Midnight Blizzard
In the news
Vulnerabilities it has exploited
- CVE-2018-13379 Fortinet FortiOSUnscored · exploited in the wild
- CVE-2019-11510 Ivanti Pulse Connect SecureUnscored · exploited in the wild
- CVE-2019-19781 Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC), Gateway, and SD-WAN WANOP ApplianceUnscored · exploited in the wild
- CVE-2019-9670 Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS)Unscored · exploited in the wild
- CVE-2021-36934 Microsoft WindowsUnscored · exploited in the wild
Techniques
Reconnaissance
Resource Development
Acquire InfrastructureCompromise AccountsDevelop CapabilitiesObtain Capabilities
Initial Access
Valid AccountsExternal Remote ServicesExploit Public-Facing ApplicationTrusted RelationshipPhishing
Execution
Windows Management InstrumentationScheduled Task/JobCommand and Scripting InterpreterExploitation for Client ExecutionUser ExecutionCloud Administration Command
Persistence
Boot or Logon Initialization ScriptsScheduled Task/JobValid AccountsAccount ManipulationExternal Remote ServicesCreate AccountServer Software ComponentEvent Triggered ExecutionBoot or Logon Autostart ExecutionModify Authentication Process
Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Initialization ScriptsScheduled Task/JobExploitation for Privilege EscalationValid AccountsAccount ManipulationEvent Triggered ExecutionBoot or Logon Autostart ExecutionAbuse Elevation Control Mechanism
Stealth
Obfuscated Files or InformationMasqueradingIndicator RemovalValid AccountsSystem Binary Proxy Execution
Defense Impairment
Subvert Trust ControlsModify Authentication ProcessDisable or Modify Tools
Credential Access
OS Credential DumpingBrute ForceSteal Application Access TokenModify Authentication ProcessMulti-Factor Authentication Request GenerationSteal or Forge Authentication Certificates
Discovery
System Network Configuration DiscoveryAccount Discovery
Lateral Movement
Remote ServicesUse Alternate Authentication Material
Collection
Data from Local SystemEmail Collection
Command and Control
ProxyIngress Tool TransferDynamic ResolutionEncrypted ChannelHide Infrastructure
Software
AADInternals · AdFind · BloodHound · BoomBox · CloudDuke · Cobalt Strike · CosmicDuke · CozyCar · EnvyScout · FatDuke · FoggyWeb · GeminiDuke · GoldFinder · GoldMax · HAMMERTOSS · Impacket · LiteDuke · Mimikatz · MiniDuke · NativeZone · Net · OnionDuke · POSHSPY · PinchDuke · PolyglotDuke · PowerDuke · PsExec · QUIETEXIT · ROADTools · Raindrop · RegDuke · SDelete · SUNBURST · SUNSPOT · SeaDuke · Sibot · Sliver · SoreFang · Systeminfo · TEARDROP