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BladedFeline: Whispering in the dark

· Published 06/06/2025 11:02 · Modified 08/06/2025 16:53

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Published
06/06/2025 11:02
Modified
08/06/2025 16:53
Tags
2025-06-06 apt backdoor iis malware oilrig shahmaran slippery snakelet whisper
Related entities
3 observables, 1 intrusion sets (apt), 17 techniques (mitre), 3 others

Description

ESET researchers have uncovered a cyberespionage campaign conducted by BladedFeline, an Iran-aligned group likely tied to . The group has been targeting Kurdish and Iraqi government officials since at least 2017, using various malicious tools including reverse tunnels, backdoors, and a malicious IIS module. Key malware includes the , which communicates via compromised email accounts, and PrimeCache, a malicious IIS module with similarities to 's RDAT . The campaign also targeted a telecommunications provider in Uzbekistan. BladedFeline's sophisticated tactics and tools indicate a focus on maintaining strategic access to high-ranking officials for espionage purposes.

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