Cyber Campaign REF7707 Targets South American Foreign Ministry
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🌐🔍 New Cyber Campaign REF7707 Targets South American Foreign Ministry with Novel Malware. Elastic Security Labs has identified a sophisticated cyber campaign, dubbed REF7707, targeting the Foreign Ministry of a South American nation, linked to other breaches in Southeast Asia. The campaign employs advanced malware, including FINALDRAFT, GUIDLOADER, and PATHLOADER, utilizing Microsoft’s Graph API for command and control, complicating detection efforts. Despite its technical sophistication, the campaign exhibited poor operational security, revealing additional malware and infrastructure. The investigation highlights the challenges posed by the use of legitimate cloud services for malicious activities, emphasizing the need for enhanced defensive measures against such advanced threats. For further insights, Elastic Security Labs provides a detailed analysis of the malware’s capabilities and operational tactics.
