Earth Lamia is an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor active since 2023, targeting organizations primarily in Brazil, India, and Southeast Asia. The group exploits web application vulnerabilities, notably SQL injection, to gain initial access. They have developed custom malware tools such as the PULSEPACK backdoor and BypassBoss for privilege escalation. Their targeting has evolved from financial services to logistics, online retail, IT companies, universities, and government organizations. Techniques used include DLL sideloading, leveraging legitimate binaries, and modular backdoor deployment. The group's campaigns are linked to other reported activities, indicating a sophisticated and evolving threat actor.
