CH4TTER: Threat Actors Attacking SAP for Profit
A New Wave of Financially Motivated SAP Attacks
The threat landscape for business-critical applications is evolving. Modern cybercriminals are now targeting SAP systems not just for disruption, but for direct financial profit. A notable threat group, tracked by Flashpoint and Onapsis Research Labs, is actively breaching SAP applications to steal sensitive data and sell it on the dark web. This marks a significant shift from traditional espionage to sophisticated, profit-driven cybercrime targeting the core of your business.
The Anatomy of a CH4TTER Attack
These threat actors operate with a clear, multi-stage strategy designed for maximum financial gain. Their attacks go beyond simple ransomware, focusing on the exfiltration of high-value information that can be monetized quickly on illicit markets. Key tactics include:
- Targeting Vulnerabilities: Exploiting known and unknown vulnerabilities within SAP applications to gain initial access.
- Data Exfiltration: Identifying and stealing sensitive data, including customer information, financial records, and intellectual property.
- Monetization on the Dark Web: Selling the stolen data on underground forums and marketplaces, creating a continuous revenue stream from their illicit activities.
Protect Your Critical Applications with Onapsis
Defending against these advanced, financially motivated threats requires deep visibility and continuous monitoring of your SAP landscape. Standard security tools often lack the specific context to identify and stop attacks targeting business-critical applications. As the leader in business-critical application security, Onapsis delivers the specialized protection needed to secure your most valuable assets. The Onapsis Platform provides robust threat detection and response capabilities, empowering organizations to identify malicious activity and protect their sensitive data from exfiltration.
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