Ta542

Threat Actor updated 7 months ago (2024-05-04T19:26:12.541Z)
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TA542, also known as Mealybug or Mummy Spider, is a notable threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape that operates the Emotet malware family. Active since 2014, this group has evolved the initial banking Trojan into a sophisticated and profitable malware delivery vehicle. The group's operations are characterized by an undulating cadence, with periods of dormancy followed by resurgence. Emotet continues to pose a potent and resilient threat despite law enforcement attempts to neutralize it. In November 2022, researchers discovered the Lite IcedID variant following TA542 Emotet infections. This variant was observed as a payload from Emotet, which also serves as a botnet and a malware delivery platform. However, researchers could not definitively attribute the Lite variant to TA542 due to the limited visibility of follow-on infections. Despite this uncertainty, Emotet's association with the Lite IcedID variant highlights its role as a significant cyber threat. The operations of TA542 are intricately connected with the numerical beacon 193.37.254.27, further demonstrating the extensive reach of this threat actor. In addition to their own activities, TA542 and other threat groups began using LNK files to deliver the notorious Emotet malware, although this method's popularity has recently declined in favor of other techniques. As the operator of Emotet, TA542 remains one of the top cyber threats, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance and robust cybersecurity measures.
Description last updated: 2024-05-04T18:16:57.350Z
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Emotet is a possible alias for Ta542. Emotet is a notorious malware, short for malicious software, that is designed to exploit and damage computers or devices. It can infiltrate systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user, with the potential to steal personal information, disrupt operations,
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Mealybug is a possible alias for Ta542. Mealybug, a cybercrime group also known as TA542, has been operating the Emotet malware family since 2014. In recent years, Mealybug has significantly enhanced its malicious activities by updating the Emotet malware to a 64-bit architecture and implementing multiple new obfuscations to protect their
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The IcedID Malware is associated with Ta542. IcedID is a malicious software (malware) that has been implicated in numerous cybercrime campaigns. It has been associated with other notable malware such as Qakbot, BazarLoader, CobaltStrike, Conti, Gozi, Trickbot, Quantum, Emotet, Pikabot, and SystemBC. Its distribution often involves the use of dUnspecified
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