SNAKEMACKEREL is an alternate name for the group known as APT28

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Snakesmackerel is an advanced persistent threat (APT) that targets individuals and organizations in the financial sector, specifically those involved with payment card transactions or online banking systems. It has been active since at least 2014 and uses a variety of tactics to gain access to sensitive information such as login credentials for banks\' internal networks, customer data, and other confidential information. Snakesmackerel is highly sophisticated in its use of malware, social engineering techniques, and phishing attacks to compromise systems and steal valuable data. It has been linked to several high-profile breaches at financial institutions around the world.

Techniques, tactics and practices:

Snakesmackerel uses a variety of tactics to gain access to sensitive information such as login credentials for banks\' internal networks, customer data, and other confidential information. Some of the techniques used by Snakesmackerel include:

1. Malware: The APT group has been known to use malware to infect systems and steal valuable data. They have developed their own custom-made malware that is designed specifically for financial institutions, which can evade detection from traditional security solutions.
2. Social Engineering Techniques: Snakesmackerel uses social engineering techniques such as phishing emails or phone calls to trick employees into giving away sensitive information like login credentials or other confidential data. They may also use spear-phishing attacks that are targeted at specific individuals within a financial institution, making them more effective in their attempts to gain access to sensitive systems and data.
3. Spear Phishing: Snakesmacker