IRON HUNTER

Iron Hunter, also known as Turla, is a highly sophisticated threat actor attributed to a unit within Center 16 of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). They have been responsible for a range of cyber-espionage activities, including the creation and deployment of the "most sophisticated cyber espionage tool" dubbed Snake. This tool has been used to target various governments and organizations, including Ukrainian government institutions. The U.S. government has publicly accused Iron Hunter/Turla of conducting cyber-espionage operations against several targets in Europe and the Middle East, as well as various U.S. organizations. The group's tactics include using advanced persistent threats (APTs) and spear-phishing campaigns, among other techniques. In January 2023, Iron Hunter/Turla made headlines when they hijacked a decade-old Microsoft Exchange server vulnerability to target additional victims. This attack affected hundreds of organizations across multiple countries, highlighting the group's continued sophistication and adaptability when it comes to exploiting new vulnerabilities. Overall, Iron Hunter poses a significant threat to global cybersecurity as their capabilities continue to develop and evolve over time.