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MuddyWater: Snakes by the riverbank

December 2, 2025 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: CRITICAL

MuddyWater targets critical infrastructure in Israel and Egypt, relying on custom malware, improved tactics, and a predictable playbook

Key Takeaways

  • ESET analyzed MuddyWater, which targets critical infrastructure in Israel and Egypt with custom malware and improved tactics.
  • The group relies on a predictable playbook despite evolving its tooling and tactics over time.
  • Defenders in Israel and Egypt should proactively detect MuddyWater's known tactics, techniques, and custom malware.
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