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APT93


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2024-07-07 19:26:57
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APT93


APT93 is a known hacking group that needs to be researched and this article updated.

 Alternate names
APT-C-01


Sure, here's an overview of APT93:

APT93 is an advanced persistent threat (APT) group that has been active since at least 2016 and is believed to be based in China. The group primarily targets government agencies, defense contractors, and research institutions in the United States, as well as other countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia.

The group's tactics include spear-phishing emails that contain malicious attachments or links, exploiting vulnerabilities in software to gain access to systems, and using social engineering techniques to trick victims into revealing sensitive information. Once inside a system, APT93 is known for its persistence, often remaining undetected for extended periods of time as it steals data and conducts reconnaissance activities.

APT93 has been linked to several high-profile cyber attacks, including the breach at the

Techniques, tactics and practices:

APT93 is an advanced persistent threat group that uses a variety of techniques to compromise its targets. Some of these include:

1. Spear-phishing emails - These are targeted messages sent via email that contain malicious attachments or links, often disguised as legitimate documents such as invoices or job offers. The goal is to trick the recipient into opening the attachment or clicking on the link and installing a piece of software that can be used by APT93 to gain access to their system.
2. Vulnerability exploitation - Once inside a targeted system, APT93 will look for vulnerabilities in software such as operating systems, web browsers, and plugins. They then use these vulnerabilities to install malware or other tools that can be used to steal data or gain further access to the network.
3. Reconnaissance - Once inside a targeted system, APT93 will conduct



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