Google goes it alone with a new cybercrime crew taxonomy
Summary
Google has developed its own taxonomy for categorizing cybercrime groups, deviating from the naming conventions proposed by Microsoft and CrowdStrike. This independent approach aims to provide Google's security researchers with a distinct framework for understanding and tracking these evolving threats.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
The creation of a new taxonomy by a major security vendor is generally beneficial for defenders as it can lead to better organization and understanding of threat actors.
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware that different organizations may use disparate naming conventions for threat actors, which can complicate threat intelligence sharing and analysis. Staying updated on these diverse taxonomies can help in correlating information from various sources.