BRONZE BUTLER

BRONZE BUTLER is a cyber espionage group with likely Chinese origins that has been active since at least 2008. The group primarily targets Japanese organizations, particularly those in government, biotechnology, electronics manufacturing, and industrial chemistry.

 Alternate names
REDBALDKNIGHT, Tick,

What is the purpose of the advanced persistent threat, and what are some common tactics used by attackers?

Techniques, tactics and practices:

The purpose of an advanced persistent threat is to gain unauthorized access to a network or system for extended periods of time. Common tactics used by attackers include social engineering, exploiting vulnerabilities in software and systems, using malware such as Trojan horses and ransomware, and conducting denial-of-service attacks.

###1. Social Engineering: This involves tricking users into revealing sensitive information or installing malicious software on their devices through phishing emails, fake websites, or other deceptive tactics.
2. Vulnerability Exploitation: Attackers look for weaknesses in operating systems and applications to exploit them with vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows, SQL injection attacks, and cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
3. Malware Distribution: This involves distributing malicious software through various channels like email attachments, social media platforms, or infected websites that can