Arid Viper Hacking Group Using Upgraded Malware in Middle East Cyber Attacks

The threat actor known as Arid Viper has been observed using refreshed variants of its malware toolkit in its attacks targeting Palestinian entities since September 2022.
Symantec, which is tracking the group under its insect-themed moniker Mantis, said the adversary is “going to great lengths to maintain a persistent presence on targeted networks.”
Also known by the names APT-C-23 and Desert