Redfly

Threat Actor updated 23 days ago (2024-11-29T13:47:27.591Z)
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RedFly, a threat actor group known for its malicious activities, has emerged as a significant cybersecurity concern. The group's operations are characterized by their strategic execution and targeted focus, often resulting in substantial security breaches. Threat actors like RedFly pose a significant risk due to their capacity to infiltrate complex systems, potentially causing severe damage and disruption. The group recently executed a noteworthy attack on an Asian national grid, demonstrating the sophistication of their methods. This infiltration was not a brief operation; instead, it was a long-term breach that lasted approximately six months. The duration of this attack underscores RedFly's ability to maintain a persistent presence within compromised systems, which can lead to extensive data theft or operational disruption. This incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing threats posed by such threat actors in the cybersecurity landscape. It emphasizes the need for robust security measures and constant vigilance to detect and counteract such sophisticated attacks. With threat actors like RedFly continuously evolving their tactics, it is crucial for organizations, particularly those managing critical infrastructure like national grids, to regularly review and update their security protocols.
Description last updated: 2024-03-17T13:22:31.194Z
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Blackfly is a possible alias for Redfly. Blackfly is a threat actor, tracked by Symantec, that has been involved in cyber-attacks primarily targeting South Korean companies, especially those in the video game and software development industry. The group initiated its activities with a campaign to steal certificates, which were later utiliz
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The ShadowPad Malware is associated with Redfly. ShadowPad is a sophisticated malware, known for its use in supply chain attacks, particularly against government entities in South Asia. This modular backdoor, which has been active for approximately seven years, is popular among Chinese threat actors. It was notably used as the payload in an attackUnspecified
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The threatActor Greyfly is associated with Redfly. Unspecified
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The APT41 Threat Actor is associated with Redfly. APT41, also known as Winnti, is a threat actor suspected to be originating from China, with its activities dating back to as early as 2012. It has targeted organizations in at least 14 countries and has been associated with the use of at least 46 different code families and tools. The group's activiUnspecified
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