Epic Turla

Epic Turla, also known as Snake or Uroburos, is a sophisticated multi-stage malware attack that was extensively researched and documented in 2014. The campaign, dubbed "Epic Turla," was orchestrated by a group of attackers who utilized the Epic malware family, known for its dynamic and adaptive nature. These attackers were noted for their ability to switch between different exploits or methods depending on the resources available at any given time, demonstrating an advanced level of cyber-espionage proficiency. Over a span of ten months, Kaspersky Lab researchers analyzed this expansive operation, which infected several hundred computers across more than 45 countries worldwide. The victims of these attacks included a wide range of high-profile targets such as government institutions, embassies, military establishments, educational institutions, research facilities, and pharmaceutical companies. This broad spectrum of targets underlines the serious threat posed by the Epic Turla operation. The Epic Turla operation represents a significant milestone in the evolution of malware-based cyber-espionage. Its use of the Epic malware, a part of the Turla Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), and the wide-scale impact of its operations have made it a subject of keen interest among cybersecurity researchers. Notably, the Turla APT has been linked to other major cyber-espionage activities, including the Agent.btz operation, highlighting the persistent and evolving threat posed by this group of attackers.