Answer
Yes, the tools and techniques used within this operation fit the category of cyber malware.
Work Step by Step
Operation Cleaver is an elaborate cyber espionage campaign uncovered in 2014 and reportedly orchestrated by Iranian state-sponsored actors. The attackers targeted organizations in the military, oil and gas, energy, transportation, and aerospace industries in over 50 entities across 16 countries. They used spear-phishing emails with malicious attachments to gain unauthorized access to systems and exploit software vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information. The specific tools and methods employed are types of cyber malware.
