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Velvet Ant

Tracked as G1047

Velvet Ant is a threat actor operating since at least 2021. Velvet Ant is associated with complex persistence mechanisms, the targeting of network devices and appliances during operations, and the use of zero day exploits.

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Activity timeline

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Cataloged
IdentityTracking identifier: G1047

Reviewed identity mapping approved on this date.

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Name map

Velvet AntCanonical Name
G1047Tracking Id

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