Carbon System

The Carbon System is a sophisticated malware platform, often referred to as "Cobra" by its creators, the Turla attackers. This software is malicious in nature and is designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It infects systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user. Once inside, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data hostage for ransom. The Carbon System is an extensible platform, bearing similarities to other attack platforms such as the Tilded or Flame platforms. It features several known plugins, some of which appear to have been designed to work as Carbon system plugins, requiring a specialized loader to start in victim systems that lack the Carbon system. When a victim is identified as interesting or valuable, their system gets upgraded to the Turla Carbon System. This upgrade process involves deploying both updated Epic backdoors and Turla Carbon System backdoors, effectively linking the Epic and Turla Carbon operations together. The Carbon System backdoor is considered more advanced and belongs to the next level of cyber-espionage tools. The plugins for the Carbon System are easily recognizable as they always feature at least two exports named with characteristic identifiers. Future reports will delve into more details about the Turla Carbon System. However, what is clear now is that the Carbon System represents a significant threat to cybersecurity, given its sophistication and damaging capabilities. Its modular nature allows it to be extended and adapted to various targets and environments, making it a versatile tool in the arsenal of its operators. As part of the larger "Cobra" project, the Carbon System serves as a potent reminder of the evolving landscape of cyber threats.