Threat Actor

Dark Caracal

Also known as: Dark Caracal

Dark Caracal is threat group that has been attributed to the Lebanese General Directorate of General Security (GDGS) and has operated since at least 2012.

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Techniques
3
Software
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indicators on this record

Properties

Last source
MITRE ATT&CK
STIX ID
intrusion-set--8a831aaa-f3e0-47a3-bed8-a9ced744dd12
In Signal since
initial import (Sep 2026)
Retrieved at
2026-11-02T12:53:29+00:00
Type
intrusion-set

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (12)

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Compiled HTML File (T1218.001)

Adversaries may abuse Compiled HTML files (.chm) to conceal malicious code. CHM files are commonly distributed as part of the Microsoft HTML Help syst

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Data from Local System (T1005)

Adversaries may search local system sources, such as file systems, configuration files, local databases, virtual machine files, or process memory, to

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Drive-by Compromise (T1189)

Adversaries may gain access to a system through a user visiting a website over the normal course of browsing. Multiple ways of delivering exploit code

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Encrypted/Encoded File (T1027.013)

Adversaries may encrypt or encode files to obfuscate strings, bytes, and other specific patterns to impede detection. Encrypting and/or encoding file

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File and Directory Discovery (T1083)

Adversaries may enumerate files and directories or may search in specific locations of a host or network share for certain information within a file s

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Malicious File (T1204.002)

An adversary may rely upon a user opening a malicious file in order to gain execution. Users may be subjected to social engineering to get them to ope

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Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder (T1547.001)

Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a program to a startup folder or referencing it with a Registry run key. Adding an entry to the "run key

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Screen Capture (T1113)

Adversaries may attempt to take screen captures of the desktop to gather information over the course of an operation. Screen capturing functionality m

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Software Packing (T1027.002)

Adversaries may perform software packing or virtual machine software protection to conceal their code. Software packing is a method of compressing or

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Spearphishing via Service (T1566.003)

Adversaries may send spearphishing messages via third-party services in an attempt to gain access to victim systems. Spearphishing via service is a sp

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Web Protocols (T1071.001)

Adversaries may communicate using application layer protocols associated with web traffic to avoid detection/network filtering by blending in with exi

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Windows Command Shell (T1059.003)

Adversaries may abuse the Windows command shell for execution. The Windows command shell (cmd) is the prima

Software & Tools (3)

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Bandook [malware]

Bandook is a commercially available RAT, written in Delphi and C++, that has been available since at least

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CrossRAT [malware]

CrossRAT is a cross platform RAT.

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FinFisher [malware]

FinFisher is a government-grade commercial surveillance spyware reportedly sold exclusively to government a

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