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Machete G0095

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Also known as: APT-C-43, El Machete

Updated at source on Jul 31, 2026 · View on MITRE ATT&CK

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Malware and tools

Machete is a suspected Spanish-speaking cyber espionage group that has been active since at least 2010. It has primarily focused its operations within Latin America, with a particular emphasis on Venezuela, but also in the US, Europe, Russia, and parts of Asia. Machete generally targets high-profile organizations such as government institutions, intelligence services, and military units, as well as telecommunications and power companies.

Exploited vulnerabilities

CVEs cited by MITRE ATT&CK for this group, with the source excerpt. Records not yet published here appear without a link.

ATT&CK does not cite CVEs for this group.

Techniques by tactic

Initial Access
T1189 Drive-by CompromiseT1566.001 Spearphishing AttachmentT1566.002 Spearphishing Link
Execution
T1053.005 Scheduled TaskT1059.003 Windows Command ShellT1059.005 Visual BasicT1059.006 PythonT1204.001 Malicious LinkT1204.002 Malicious File
Persistence
T1053.005 Scheduled Task
Privilege Escalation
T1053.005 Scheduled Task
Stealth
T1036.005 Match Legitimate Resource Name or LocationT1218.007 Msiexec

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