Threat Group: Smoke Sandstorm (also tracked as TA455)
Threat Type: Trojan Loader
Exploited Vulnerabilities: Phishing and social engineering tactics
Malware Used: SnailResin (loader), SlugResin (backdoor)
Threat Score: High (8.5/10) — Due to advanced delivery techniques, cross-industry targeting, and evasive C2 methods
Last Threat Observation: November 14, 2024.
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