New TTPs observed in Mint Sandstorm campaign targeting high-profile individuals at universities and research orgs

New TTPs in Mint Sandstorm campaign targeting high-profile individuals at universities and research orgs. Microsoft observed distinct subset of Mint Sandstorm targeting high-profile individuals working on Middle Eastern affairs at universities and research organizations. Bespoke phishing lures used to socially engineer targets into downloading malicious files. New post-intrusion tradecraft, including the use of a new, custom backdoor