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COBALT AZTEC is an Iranian state-sponsored threat group associated with destructive cyber operations and the use of DarkBit ransomware. The group has been identified in the context of cyber activity related to the Israel-Hamas conflict and is assessed as part of the broader ecosystem of Iran-linked operators relevant to regional targeting. High-confidence reporting ties COBALT AZTEC to destructive attacks rather than conventional profit-driven ransomware activity, indicating a state-directed or politically motivated operational role. Publicly available information in this context does not provide further corroborated detail on sub-groups, additional aliases, or a broader victimology beyond its association with Iranian state-sponsored activity and DarkBit-enabled destructive operations.
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