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This is a defensive tool-intelligence page. It is intended for analyst navigation, source review, and hunt planning. It is not a malware-analysis report and does not contain sample code or binaries.
Summary
- Associated actor(s): Imperial Kitten
- Tool type(s): Backdoor / C2 tool
- Confidence level(s): Medium
- Source ID(s):
SRC-CS-IMPERIAL-KITTEN-2023
Behavior
| Actor | Behavior Summary |
|---|---|
| Imperial Kitten | Public vendor reporting describes email-based C2 aligned with Imperial Kitten tooling. |
Hash And IOC Status
| Actor | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Kitten | Hash not committed; use CrowdStrike source if available. | SRC-CS-IMPERIAL-KITTEN-2023 |
Hashes and IOCs on this page are source pointers or representative public indicators. They SHOULD be refreshed from the linked source before operational use and MUST NOT be used alone for actor attribution.
Defensive Hunting Notes
| Actor | Hunting Notes |
|---|---|
| Imperial Kitten | Use as enrichment term until primary technical behavior is fully captured in repository evidence. |
Handling Notes
| Actor | Handling Notes |
|---|---|
| Imperial Kitten | Avoid unsupported behavior claims. |
Crosslinks
- Imperial Kitten: profile, workbench, tool matrix
- Detection status: Detection Status Dashboard
- Hunt workflow: Hunt Workflow
Mapped ATT&CK Techniques For Associated Actor(s)
| Actor | Technique | Tactic | Mapping Quality | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Kitten | T1189 Drive-by Compromise | Initial Access | M2 | SRC-CS-IMPERIAL-KITTEN-2023 |
| Imperial Kitten | T1071.003 Mail Protocols | Command and Control | M3 | SRC-PWC-YELLOW-LIDERC-2023 |
| Imperial Kitten | T1059.005 Visual Basic | Execution | M2 | SRC-PWC-YELLOW-LIDERC-2023 |
Related Actor-Level Repository Detections
These detections are mapped through the associated actor or scenario and are not automatically tool-specific. Promote a tool-specific detection only after the behavior is tied to telemetry and test evidence.
No repository detection is currently mapped to the associated actor(s). Use the hunting notes and source references as backlog input.
Related Actor-Level Hunts
These hunts are mapped through the associated actor or scenario and may need narrowing before they are used for this specific tool.
No repository hunt is currently mapped to the associated actor(s). Create a hunt from the behavior and telemetry notes before proposing a production detection.
Source Review
| Source | Publisher | Date | Reliability | Type | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SRC-CS-IMPERIAL-KITTEN-2023 | CrowdStrike | 2023-11-09 | A | Vendor CTI | 2026-05-14 |
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