Cavern Manticore is an Iran-nexus APT primarily targeting Israeli organizations in the government and IT sectors, linked to the MOIS. The group employs a modular command-and-control framework built on a shared .NET foundation, utilizing multiple compilation formats to create an anti-analysis layer. Their operations demonstrate a high operational tempo and a disciplined approach to target selection, particularly during campaigns like "Operation Epic Fury." By decoupling core infrastructure from mission-specific modules, Cavern Manticore enhances operational agility while complicating detection efforts for defenders.
The same group is tracked under different names by different vendors.
| Vendor | Name |
|---|---|
| Various | Cavern Manticore |
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Every report in the Global Intel Library that names Cavern Manticore, newest first. Open any report to see the full analysis with provenance.
Indicators from free threat feeds (abuse.ch ThreatFox, AlienVault OTX) attributed to Cavern Manticore. Each row shows why it was linked and where it came from.
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Open-source reports about this actor collected from MISP Galaxy.