Russian group behind TRITON/TRISIS malware targeting Schneider Electric Triconex safety systems, capable of causing physical destruction. This profile is mapped to MITRE ATT&CK G0088 and covers attribution, tooling, targeting, and defensive recommendations based on observed campaigns.
Overview & Attribution
TEMP.Veles (also tracked as XENOTIME) is a threat group attributed to Russia. The group primarily targets Industrial control systems, petrochemical for intelligence collection and operational objectives aligned with state interests.
This group is tracked as G0088 in the MITRE ATT&CK framework. All techniques referenced in this report are mapped to ATT&CK for consistent threat modeling and detection engineering.
Arsenal & Tools
Known tools and malware associated with TEMP.Veles include:
- TRITON/TRISIS
- custom ICS tools
Targeting & Operations
TEMP.Veles operations focus on Industrial control systems, petrochemical. The group typically gains initial access through spear-phishing, exploitation of public-facing applications, or strategic web compromises before deploying custom implants for persistent access and data exfiltration.
Organizations in the Industrial control systems sector should treat TEMP.Veles as a relevant threat and validate their detection coverage against the MITRE ATT&CK techniques listed below.
MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
Key techniques observed in TEMP.Veles operations:
| Technique ID | Technique Name | Tactical Context |
|---|---|---|
| T1059.006 | T1059.006 | Observed in TEMP.Veles campaigns |
| T1078 | T1078 | Observed in TEMP.Veles campaigns |
| T1071.001 | T1071.001 | Observed in TEMP.Veles campaigns |
| T1562.001 | T1562.001 | Observed in TEMP.Veles campaigns |
Full ATT&CK mapping: https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0088/
Notable Campaigns
This threat group has been active in operations targeting Industrial control systems, petrochemical. Security researchers have documented campaigns involving TRITON/TRISIS and other tools deployed against organizations in multiple countries. Attribution confidence varies by campaign, but consistent infrastructure and TTP overlap links activity to Russia-nexus operations.
Detection & Defense
Recommended defensive measures against TEMP.Veles:
- Network monitoring: Detect C2 beaconing patterns associated with TRITON/TRISIS and related implants
- Endpoint detection: Deploy behavioral rules for the ATT&CK techniques above, particularly T1059.006 and T1078
- Email security: Implement robust phishing defenses including URL sandboxing and attachment detonation
- Patch management: Prioritize patching of internet-facing applications exploited by this group
- Threat hunting: Proactively hunt for IOCs and behavioral indicators mapped to G0088 in MITRE ATT&CK
How Mjolnir Security Can Help
Defend Against TEMP.Veles
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