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Nation-state APTEspionageAdvanced sophistication · State-backed

Volatile Cedar

Volatile Cedar is a Lebanon-attributed nation-state APT group with an espionage motive, tracked by Brandefense. It targets 6 sectors, including Government and Technology, in 14 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. It uses 8 MITRE ATT&CK techniques and exploits 3 known CVEs.

Also known as
  • DeftTorero
  • Lebanese Cedar
  • Amethyst Rain
  • Volcanic Timber
Origin
Lebanon
Techniques
8
Exploited CVEs
3
First seen
Jan 1, 2012
Record updated

Who They Target.

Labelsespionageglobal

About Volatile Cedar.

Volatile Cedar is a Lebanese threat group that has targeted individuals, companies, and institutions worldwide. Volatile Cedar has been operating since 2012 and is motivated by political and ideological interests.

Last updated Oct 6, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from structured threat intelligence and reviewed by Brandefense analysts. Techniques follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework.