APT15
APT15 is a known alias of the APT group Ke3chang
APT15 is an advanced persistent threat (APT) group that has been active since at least 2009 and was believed to be associated with China\'s People\'s Liberation Army (PLA). The group primarily targeted government agencies, defense contractors, and other organizations in the United States. APT15 is known for its sophisticated techniques such as spear-phishing emails, malware distribution through compromised websites, and use of social engineering tactics to gain access to sensitive information. The group has been linked to several high-profile cyber attacks including the 2014 breach at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Techniques, tactics and practices:
APT15 is a sophisticated threat group that uses various techniques to gain access to sensitive information. Some of their notable tactics include spear-phishing emails, malware distribution through compromised websites, and use of social engineering tactics such as pretexting (pretending to be someone else) or baiting (offering something valuable in exchange for personal information). They also employ advanced techniques like reverse shells, which allow them to gain remote access to a system without the user\'s knowledge. APT15 is known for their persistence and ability to remain undetected within an organization\'s network for extended periods of time.
Alternate Group Names
BRONZE DAVENPORT, BRONZE IDLEWOOD, BRONZE PALACE, G0004, Ke3Chang, Lurid, Metushy, Mirage, NICKEL, Nylon Typhoon, Playful Dragon, Red Vulture, Royal APT, Social Network Team, VIXEN PANDA,
