Advanced Persistent Threat Techniques in Container Attacks

Analysis of how advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are adapting their techniques to target containerized environments and cloud-native infrastructure. APT groups have traditionally focused on traditional IT infrastructure, but are now evolving to exploit cloud-native technologies.

This research examines how APT groups are leveraging container technologies, Kubernetes, and cloud services in their attack campaigns, representing a significant evolution in threat actor capabilities.

APT Techniques in Containers

• Container escape and privilege escalation
• Kubernetes cluster compromise
• Supply chain attacks through container images
• Long-term persistence in cloud environments