
Amaury-Jacques GARÇON
Threat Researcher
Articles by Amaury-Jacques GARÇON

APT28, an evolution of tradecraft
Sekoia TDR looks back at how APT28's arsenal has evolved over two decades, from its signature X-Agent implants to disposable modules, edge-device infrastructure and the first LLM-driven malware.

FSB’s matryoshka #3/3 - Gamaredon’s gifts that keeps unpacking - GammaSteel
Discover part 3 of our FSB Matryoshka investigation. We deep dive into Gamaredon's Gammasteel info-stealer, its data exfiltration TTPs, and indicators.

FSB’s matryoshka #2/3 - Gamaredon’s gifts that keeps unpacking - GammaLoad
In part 2 of our FSB Matryoshka series, we analyze Gamaredon's Gammaload malware variant, dissecting its technical updates and deployment mechanisms.

FSB’s matryoshka #1/3 - Gamaredon’s gifts that keeps unpacking - GammaPhish and GammaWorm
Part 1 of our FSB Matryoshka series. Discover the context behind Gamaredon's cyberespionage campaigns, introducing GammaPhish and GammaWorm operations.

Meet IClickFix: a widespread WordPress-targeting framework using the ClickFix tactic
Uncover IClickFix: a malicious framework exploiting the ClickFix tactic in widespread malware campaigns to deliver NetSupport RAT.

TransparentTribe targets Indian military organisations with DeskRAT
TransparentTribe targets Indian military entities using DeskRAT, a Golang-based remote access Trojan. Learn how this new campaign works.

APT28 Operation Phantom Net Voxel: BeardShell & Covenant
APT28 Operation Phantom Net Voxel: weaponized Office lures, COM-hijack DLL, PNG stego to Covenant Grunt via Koofr, BeardShell on icedrive.

From Contagious to ClickFake Interview: Lazarus leveraging the ClickFix tactic
Discover how Lazarus leverages fake job sites in the ClickFake Interview campaign targeting crypto firms using the ClickFix tactic.

Double-Tap Campaign: A Russia-Nexus APT Linked to APT28 Targets Kazakhstan's Diplomatic Relations
Uncover the details of UAC-0063 cyberespionage campaign in Kazakhstan and its potential connection to APT28

Bulbature, beneath the waves of GobRAT
Since mid 2023, Sekoia Threat Detection & Research team (TDR) investigated an infrastructure which controls compromised edge devices transformed into Operational Relay Boxes used to launch offensive cyber attack.

Securing Gold : Hunting typosquatted domains during the Olympics
Discover how Sekoia.io proactively hunts for typosquatted domains related to the Paris 2024 Olympics to detect and prevent cyber threats.

Master of Puppets: Uncovering the DoppelGänger pro-Russian influence campaign
Uncover the details of the DoppelGänger campaign, a Russian influence operation aimed at undermining support for Ukraine.