Mint Sandstorm
| Actor Type | Nation State |
|---|---|
| Attributed to Nation | Iran |
| Directly Linked Intrusion Sets | PHOSPHORUS , Charming Kitten , APT35 , CharmingCypress |
| Associated Threat Actor | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) |
Mint Sandstorm is a cyber intrusion set attributed to Iran and tracked by Microsoft threat researchers. Microsoft previously referred to this group as PHOSPHORUS. Overlaps are noted with other Iranian groups including APT35, APT42, Charming Kitten and TA453.
The group has been observed targeting private and public sector organisations as well as individuals (such as journalists and political dissidents).
Cyber Threat Graph Context
Explore how this Intrusion Set relates to the wider threat graph
Mint Sandstorm Threat Reports
Report
Nation-state threat actor Mint Sandstorm refines tradecraft to attack high-value targets
This report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence describes a subset of activity related to the Mint Sandstorm actor. The campaign includes the theft ...