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Operation AkaiRyūC0060 unknown
aka Operation AkaiRyū, AkaiRyū
Last updated: 2026-08-20
About this actor
[Operation AkaiRyū](https://attack.mitre.org/campaigns/C0060) (Japanese for RedDragon) was a cyberespionage spearphishing campaign conducted by [MirrorFace](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1054) between June and September 2024 against entities in Japan and Central Europe. [Operation AkaiRyū](https://attack.mitre.org/campaigns/C0060) notably included the first reported targeting of a European entity by [MirrorFace](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1054), as well as their use of [UPPERCUT](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0275), which was thought to be exclusive to [menuPass](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0045).(Citation: ESET MirrorFace 2025)(Citation: Trend Micro Earth Kasha Anel NOV 2024)
Source: MITRE ATT&CK
How we know this
- Data origin
- MITRE ATT&CK campaign Imported from the MITRE ATT&CK STIX bundle as a campaign object.
- Techniques
- MITRE ATT&CK STIX mappings — 40 ATT&CK techniques on file.
- Named victims
- None on file.
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Activity timeline
No activity events recorded.
Profile
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Published | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No attributed CVEs. | |||||
T1016System Network Configuration Discovery ↗T1036Masquerading ↗T1036.008Masquerade File Type ↗T1047Windows Management Instrumentation ↗T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter ↗T1059.001PowerShell ↗T1059.003Windows Command Shell ↗T1059.005Visual Basic ↗T1070Indicator Removal ↗T1070.004File Deletion ↗T1082System Information Discovery ↗T1083File and Directory Discovery ↗T1127Trusted Developer Utilities Proxy Execution ↗T1127.001MSBuild ↗T1137Office Application Startup ↗T1137.001Office Template Macros ↗T1204User Execution ↗T1204.001Malicious Link ↗T1204.002Malicious File ↗T1217Browser Information Discovery ↗T1219Remote Access Tools ↗T1219.001IDE Tunneling ↗T1553Subvert Trust Controls ↗T1553.002Code Signing ↗T1566Phishing ↗T1566.001Spearphishing Attachment ↗T1566.002Spearphishing Link ↗T1585Establish Accounts ↗T1585.002Email Accounts ↗T1585.003Cloud Accounts ↗T1586Compromise Accounts ↗T1586.002Email Accounts ↗T1587Develop Capabilities ↗T1587.001Malware ↗T1588Obtain Capabilities ↗T1588.002Tool ↗T1608Stage Capabilities ↗T1608.005Link Target ↗T1685Disable or Modify Tools ↗T1685.005Clear Windows Event Logs ↗
Mitigating controls (NIST 800-53)
| Control | Techniques covered | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
SI-4 | 22 / 40 | 55% |
CM-2 | 21 / 40 | 52% |
CM-6 | 21 / 40 | 52% |
SI-3 | 19 / 40 | 48% |
SI-7 | 14 / 40 | 35% |
CA-7 | 13 / 40 | 32% |
AC-6 | 12 / 40 | 30% |
CM-7 | 12 / 40 | 30% |
AC-3 | 11 / 40 | 28% |
SI-10 | 11 / 40 | 28% |
AC-2 | 10 / 40 | 25% |
RA-5 | 10 / 40 | 25% |
SI-2 | 10 / 40 | 25% |
AC-17 | 9 / 40 | 22% |
CM-8 | 8 / 40 | 20% |
Co-occurring actors
None.
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