H3XAOperational intelligence
Live analytical pictureEvidence before assessment
TypeMalware
External ID—
First seen2026-08-14
Last seen2026-08-14

Confidence

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[VPNFilter](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1010) is a multi-stage, modular platform with versatile capabilities to support both intelligence-collection and destructive cyber attack operations. [VPNFilter](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1010) modules such as its packet sniffer ('ps') can collect traffic that passes through an infected device, allowing the theft of website credentials and monitoring of Modbus SCADA protocols. (Citation: William Largent June 2018) (Citation: Carl Hurd March 2019) [VPNFilter](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1010) was assessed to be replaced by [Sandworm Team](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0034) with [Cyclops Blink](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0687) starting in 2019.(Citation: NCSC CISA Cyclops Blink Advisory February 2022)

Labels

malware
2 recorded

Relationships

usesGroup
usesTechnique
4 external

References

mitre-attack
S1010
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Carl Hurd March 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuZazP22rpI
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NCSC CISA Cyclops Blink Advisory February 2022
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/joint-advisory-shows-new-sandworm-malware-cyclops-blink-replaces-vpnfilter
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William Largent June 2018
https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/06/vpnfilter-update.html
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