FalseFont
FalseFont is a custom backdoor used for espionage. It is referenced as part of the tooling used by Iran-nexus threat activity, specifically noted in the context of Curious Serpens (aka Peach Sandstorm) delivering custom malware including the FalseFont (also spelled “Falsefont”) and Tickler backdoors. No additional high-confidence details on platform, infection vector, persistence, C2 protocol, or specific indicators of compromise for FalseFont are provided in the supplied content.
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Groups observed using it
1 distinct threat actor attributed by public researchers. Open in Mallory to see the full evidence chain and overlapping campaigns.
Their tools include custom backdoors like FalseFont or Powerless for espionage...
Recent activity
2 sources tracked across advisories, community write-ups, and news. New activity surfaces here as Mallory finds it.
Custom backdoor referenced as used for espionage operations by a pan-Islamic hacktivist collective.
Custom backdoor malware used by Curious Serpens (Peach Sandstorm) for espionage and data collection.
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