Mint Sandstorm Subgroup Targets US Critical Infrastructure

The report details the Mint Sandstorm subgroup's cyberattacks targeting US critical infrastructure, including seaports, energy companies, transit systems, and a major utility and gas entity. The group rapidly adopted publicly disclosed proof-of-concept (POC) code to exploit vulnerabilities in internet-facing applications. The attacks also involved custom tools and implants, lateral movement, and persistence techniques. The phishing campaigns targeted individuals affiliated with think tanks and universities in Israel, North America, and Europe. The targeted sectors include transportation, energy, utilities, policy, security, and academia.