AeroBlade (Silent Serpent)

 Profile: Silent Serpent (AeroBlade)

Captain's Notes on Silent Serpent (AeroBlade)

Origin & Evolution:

The enigmatic Silent Serpent, known as AeroBlade, emerged in September 2022. Focused on the U.S. aerospace sector, AeroBlade evolved from initial testing to advanced cyber espionage by July 2023.

Notorious Exploits:

AeroBlade is infamous for spear-phishing attacks and deploying reverse-shell payloads for espionage.

Tactics & Techniques:

• Initial Access: Spear-phishing (T1566).
• Execution: Command and Scripting Interpreter (T1059).
• Persistence: Scheduled Task/Job (T1053).
• Defense Evasion: Obfuscation (T1027) and Indicator Removal on Host (T1070).

Pirate's Guidance for Navigating AeroBlade Threats:

• Vigilance Against Spear-Phishing: Educate crews on email threats.
• Robust Email Filtering: Intercept malicious attachments.
• Frequent System Audits: Check for unauthorized activities.
• Advanced Malware Detection: Use tools for detecting obfuscated threats.

Silent Serpent (AeroBlade) specializes in stealthy cyber espionage, requiring awareness and advanced defenses to navigate these threats.