APT47

APT47 is an advanced persistent threat (APT) group that has been active since at least 2016 and targets various industries, including government agencies, military organizations, defense contractors, telecommunications companies, and media outlets. The group uses a variety of tactics to gain access to their target networks, such as spear-phishing emails or exploiting vulnerabilities in software. Once inside the network, APT47 can steal sensitive information, conduct surveillance operations, and launch destructive attacks on critical infrastructure.

Techniques, tactics and practices:

APT47 uses a variety of techniques to gain access to their target networks, including spear-phishing emails that contain malicious attachments or links. They also exploit vulnerabilities in software and use social engineering tactics such as impersonation to trick users into revealing sensitive information. Once inside the network, APT47 can conduct surveillance operations by monitoring email accounts, web browsing history, and other online activities of their targets. The group is known for using stealthy techniques like fileless malware that does not require a traditional installation process to avoid detection. They also use various tools such as PowerShell scripts or batch files to perform tasks on compromised systems without leaving any trace in the system logs. APT47 has been observed conducting destructive attacks, including wiping data from hard drives and deleting backups. Overall, their tactics are designed to remain undetected for extended periods of time while they gather sensitive information or