{ "type": "bundle", "id": "bundle--1542ef39-a6d7-4dc2-91f3-6390c89ce1b0", "objects": [ { "type": "attack-pattern", "spec_version": "2.1", "id": "attack-pattern--5830600f-c9b2-430d-948e-76870131c475", "created_by_ref": "identity--f1a0f560-2d9e-4c5d-bf47-7e96e805de82", "created": "2024-11-22T16:43:58.138621Z", "modified": "2024-11-22T16:43:58.138621Z", "name": "Local Institution Persona", "description": "Institutions which present themselves as operating in a particular geography, or as having local knowledge relevant to a narrative, are presenting a local institution persona.

While presenting as a local institution is not an indication of inauthentic behaviour, threat actors may present themselves as such (T0143.002: Fabricated Persona, T0097.201: Local Institution Persona) to add credibility to their narratives, or misrepresent the real opinions of locals in the area.

Legitimate local institutions could use their persona for malicious purposes, or be exploited by threat actors (T0143.001: Authentic Persona, T0097.201: Local Institution Persona). For example, a local institution could take money for using their position to provide legitimacy to a false narrative, or be tricked into doing so without their knowledge.

Associated Techniques and Sub-techniques
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