Refined Kitten
| Actor Type | Nation State |
|---|---|
| Attributed to Nation | Iran |
| Directly Linked Intrusion Sets | Peach Sandstorm , Curious Serpens , APT33 |
| Associated Threat Actor | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) |
| Associated MITRE ATT&CK Group | APT33 (G0064) |
REFINED KITTEN is a cyber intrusion set tracked by CrowdStrike and linked to Iran's IRGC. The group has been tied to espionage operations since 2013.
According to researchers from CrowdStrike, the group concentrates on entities in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the USA, reflecting IRGC interests. The defense industry is a primary target, with the group using spear-phishing with job-themed lures to compromise victims.
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