Also known as: tracked as, Cobalt Illusion, APT28, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, Volatile, Operation Cleaver, Project Spy, Cridex, similar to Sliver, Cobalt Strike, consists of multiple components, NoFive, Plat1, Sednit, U2DiskWatch, control module
**Targets:** One of the threat actors responsible for the denial of service attacks against U.S in 2012/2013. Three individuals associated with the group believed to be have been working on behalf of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were indicted by the Justice Department in 2016.
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Executive Summary
ITSecTeam is a nation-state threat actor linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), known for orchestrating significant denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against U.S. targets between 2012 and 2013. The group has demonstrated capabilities in large-scale cyber disruptions, with three individuals associated with ITSecTeam indicted by the U.S. Justice Department in 2016.
Goals & Targeting
ITSecTeam's primary objective appears to be disrupting U.S. critical infrastructure and public sector services through DDoS attacks, possibly as part of broader geopolitical and ideological goals. The group targets sectors such as government, finance, and energy, focusing on high-profile American organizations to achieve maximum impact.
Enhanced Description
ITSecTeam is a nation-state threat actor suspected to operate under the auspices of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The group gained notoriety for conducting DDoS attacks targeting U.S. entities during 2012 and 2013, which disrupted critical infrastructure and services. These attacks were part of a broader campaign to interfere with American interests, likely driven by political motivations. ITSecTeam's association with the IRGC suggests a potential link to state-sponsored espionage and disruptive activities.
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ITSecTeam has demonstrated a history of conducting prolonged campaigns targeting the U.S., with notable operations in 2012-2013. The group's members were linked to a significant DDoS campaign that disrupted American financial and energy sectors, suggesting ongoing operational activity. Indictments in 2016 highlight their continued interest in disrupting U.S. interests.
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Confidence Assessment
Confidence in ITSecTeam's identity and capabilities is high due to historical data and legal actions. However, specific details about their current operational toolset and exact targeting mechanisms remain unclear.
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