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MuddyWater APT has launched Operation Olalampo, targeting organizations in the MENA region. The campaign involves new malware variants, including a Rust backdoor called CHAR, downloaders GhostFetch and HTTP_VIP, and an advanced backdoor GhostBackDoor. Notably, the group is using Telegram bots for command-and-control, revealing insights into their post-exploitation tactics. The operation, first observed on January 26, 2026, shows tactical and technical overlaps with previous MuddyWater activities. Key discoveries include potential AI-assisted malware development and infrastructure reuse dating back to October 2025. The campaign aligns with ongoing geopolitical tensions and provides valuable information on the threat actor's evolving techniques.

Operation Olalampo represents the latest campaign by the MuddyWater advanced persistent threat (APT) group, focusing on entities within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This campaign is notable for deploying multiple new malware variants, including a Rust-based backdoor named CHAR, which is uncommon and suggests an emphasis on stealth and cross-platform capabilities. The campaign also uses downloaders GhostFetch and HTTP_VIP to deliver payloads, and an advanced backdoor called GhostBackDoor, which likely provides persistent access and extensive control over compromised systems. Command-and-control (C2) infrastructure is implemented via Telegram bots, a tactic that leverages a legitimate messaging platform to evade detection and complicate network defense efforts. The campaign was first observed in late January 2026, with infrastructure reuse traced back to October 2025, indicating a sustained and evolving operation. Technical overlaps with previous MuddyWater campaigns suggest continuity in tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), but with enhancements such as potential AI-assisted malware development, which could improve malware evasion and adaptability. The campaign employs a broad range of MITRE ATT&CK techniques, including credential access, process injection, command execution, and data exfiltration, reflecting a comprehensive post-exploitation toolkit. Although no public exploits are currently reported, the sophistication and targeted nature of the operation underscore a significant espionage threat to organizations in the MENA region, particularly those involved in government, energy, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors.

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Operation Olalampo: Inside MuddyWater's Latest Campaign

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