Void Manticore
Void Manticore is an Iran-attributed nation-state APT group with an espionage motive, tracked by Brandefense. It targets 12 sectors, including Government and Technology, in 11 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. It uses 67 MITRE ATT&CK techniques and exploits 8 known CVEs.
Also known as
- COBALT MYSTIQUE
- Handala Hack
- BANISHED KITTEN
- Red Sandstorm
- Homeland Justice
- Origin
- Iran
- Techniques
- 67
- Exploited CVEs
- 8
- First seen
- Jan 1, 2023
- Last seen
- Mar 12, 2026
- Record updated
Who They Target.
Sectors · 12
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About Void Manticore.
An Iran-linked group believed to be aligned with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).
Last updated Jul 28, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from structured threat intelligence and reviewed by Brandefense analysts. Techniques follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework.