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Symantec uncovers new cyber spy group

DUBAI, July 29, 2015

Symantec, a global leader in IT security, has uncovered a formidable, highly resourced attack group that is equipped to conduct cyber-espionage against targeted organizations.

Dubbed “Black Vine”, the attack group is notably behind the Anthem Healthcare breach, as well as several other attack campaigns, Symantec said.   

Symantec’s latest whitepaper documents multiple Black Vine operations that have been occurring since 2012. Black Vine’s targets include gas turbine manufacturers, large aerospace and aviation companies, healthcare providers, and more.

The group has access to zero-day exploits, most likely obtained through the Elderwood framework, and uses custom-developed back door malware. By connecting multiple Black Vine campaigns, Symantec has traced how the attack group has evolved over the last three years.

The vast majority of Black Vine malware infections were located in the US, followed by China, Canada, Italy, Denmark, and India. – TradeArabia News Service




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