Operation Silent Watch

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  • ransom-4

    TLP-GREEN

Threat actors launched Operation Silent Watch utilizing the OxtaRAT backdoor for desktop surveillance and remote access for information gathering.

The threat actor targeted independent media dissidents and human rights organizations within Azerbaijan.

The OxtaRAT backdoor supports multiple features and is a polyglot file that combines both AutoIt scripts and images.

SkyWatchSM Alert Legend

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    Warning

  • active-threat0-lt-green

    Active Threat

  • malware-lt-green

    Malware

  • ransome-lt-green

    Ransomware

  • warning-green

    Phishing

  • file-green

    Network/IOT

Glesec Information Sharing Protocol

GLESEC CYBER SECURITY INCIDENT REPORTS are in compliance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Traffic-Light Protocol (TLP).

  • TLP-White

    Disclosure is Not Limited.

  • TLP-Green

    Limited Disclosure, Restricted Only to the Community.

  • TLP-Amber

    Limited Disclosure, restricted to the Participant's Organization.

  • TLP-Red

    Not for Disclosure, Restricted/ Classified - Only Shared with US DHS.

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