CyberWire Daily Sandman doesn't slow malware down. [Research Saturday]
Nov 4, 2023
Researchers Aleksandar Milenkoski and JAGS from SentinelOne discuss Sandman APT, a mysterious threat group targeting telcos. They explain Sandman's use of a Lua-based backdoor called Lua Dream, their motivations for targeting telecommunication providers, and the limitations of legacy SIM systems. They also cover methods of attack and defense, as well as the importance of using Logic Gates Risk Cloud Cyber Risk and Controls Compliance Solution to mitigate cyber threats.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Sandman APT: Lua Dream Backdoor and Telco Attacks
02:26 • 9min
The limitations of legacy SIM and the complexities of identifying new clusters
11:47 • 4min
Methods of Attack and Defense
15:25 • 6min
Mystery Group Targeting Telcos and the True Cost of Cybersecurity Incidents
21:04 • 2min