Moses Staff
Intelligence Profile
[Moses Staff](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1009) is a suspected Iranian threat group that has primarily targeted Israeli companies since at least September 2021. [Moses Staff](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1009) openly stated their motivation in attacking Israeli companies is to cause damage by leaking stolen sensitive data and encrypting the victim's networks without a ransom demand.(Citation: Checkpoint MosesStaff Nov 2021)
Security researchers assess [Moses Staff](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1009) is politically motivated, and has targeted government, finance, travel, energy, manufacturing, and utility companies outside of Israel as well, including those in Italy, India, Germany, Chile, Turkey, the UAE, and the US.(Citation: Cybereason StrifeWater Feb 2022)
Intelligence Assessment
Moses Staff is a suspected Iranian threat group that has primarily targeted Israeli companies since at least September 2021. This group is assessed to be politically motivated, aiming to cause damage by leaking stolen sensitive data and encrypting victim networks without ransom demands. They have also targeted government, finance, travel, energy, manufacturing, and utility companies outside of Israel.
Moses Staff utilizes techniques such as Server Software Component (T1505.003), Account Discovery (T1087.001), Remote Services (T1021.002), and Obfuscated Files or Information (T1027.013). They also employ Supply Chain Compromise (T1588.002) and Steal or Alter MBR/VBR (T1553.002).
The provided data does not contain information on recent activity or volume trends, making it difficult to assess current activity or future outlook. No information is available to determine if the actor is dormant or currently active.
Threat Analysis
Moses Staff is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.