Intercept the Adversary: Lazarus Group - Operation In(ter)ception
Contents
Introduction
Stemming from the Latin roots “inter” meaning “between” or “among,” and “cept” denoting “to take” or “to seize,” interception encapsulates the act of seizing or capturing something passing between entities. Specifically, in cybersecurity, interception refers to capturing or diverting communications or data between parties. This interception serves multifaceted purposes, including surveillance, analysis, and ensuring security measures. As we delve into the intricacies of Operation In(ter)ception, a targeted cyber onslaught in 2019 orchestrated by Lazarus Group, understanding the nuances of interception becomes paramount.
Attacker Tools and Techniques
At the heart of Operation In(ter)ception lies a web of deception meticulously spun by the Lazarus Group, employing social engineering tactics to lure unsuspecting victims into their trap. Leveraging LinkedIn, attackers disguised themselves as reputable HR representatives from esteemed industry players like Collins Aerospace and General Dynamics, dangled enticing, yet fabricated job offers. Through LinkedIn messaging or email links, malicious files, camouflaged as job-related documents, were …
Stemming from the Latin roots “inter” meaning “between” or “among,” and “cept” denoting “to take” or “to seize,” interception encapsulates the act of seizing or capturing something passing between entities. Specifically, in cybersecurity, interception refers to capturing or diverting communications or data between parties. This interception serves multifaceted purposes, including surveillance, analysis, and ensuring security measures. As we delve into the intricacies of Operation In(ter)ception, a targeted cyber onslaught in 2019 orchestrated by Lazarus Group, understanding the nuances of interception becomes paramount.
Attacker Tools and Techniques
At the heart of Operation In(ter)ception lies a web of deception meticulously spun by the Lazarus Group, employing social engineering tactics to lure unsuspecting victims into their trap. Leveraging LinkedIn, attackers disguised themselves as reputable HR representatives from esteemed industry players like Collins Aerospace and General Dynamics, dangled enticing, yet fabricated job offers. Through LinkedIn messaging or email links, malicious files, camouflaged as job-related documents, were …