Awaken Likho (Core Werewolf) is an APT group targeting Russian agencies using MeshCentral for espionage.
Analyst brief
Awaken Likho (Core Werewolf) is an APT group targeting Russian government agencies and industrial enterprises in the defense and energy sectors for espionage. Their TTPs include information gathering via search engines and using MeshCentral for remote access, with recent malware versions still under development. Defenders should monitor for anomalous remote access traffic, especially MeshCentral connections, and enhance surveillance for reconnaissance activities against critical infrastructure networks.
Awaken Likho
Core Werewolf
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Awaken Likho is an APT group that has targeted Russian government agencies and industrial enterprises, employing techniques such as information gathering via search engines and using MeshCentral for remote access. The group has been active since at least December 2021 and has ramped up its activities following the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Recent reports indicate that they are focusing on espionage against critical infrastructure in the defense and energy sectors. Analysis of their malware reveals a new version that is still in development, suggesting ongoing operational capabilities.