In September 2024, a series of attacks targeted Russian companies, revealing indicators of compromise and tactics associated with two hacktivist groups: Head Mare and Twelve.
kaspersky investigation showed that Head Mare relied heavily on tools previously associated with Twelve. Additionally, Head Mare attacks utilized command-and-control (C2) servers exclusively linked to Twelve prior to these incidents. This suggests potential collaboration and joint campaigns between the two groups. The attackers continue to refine their methods, employing both familiar tools from past Head Mare incidents and new PowerShell-based tools.
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Source: Kaspersky
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