UNC215

UNC215 is a Chinese nation-state threat actor that has been active since at least 2014. They have targeted organizations in various sectors, including government, technology, telecommunications, defense, finance, entertainment, and healthcare. UNC215 has been observed using tools such as Mimikatz, FOCUSFJORD, and HYPERBRO for initial access and post-compromise activities. They have demonstrated a focus on evading detection and have employed tactics such as using trusted third parties, minimizing forensic evidence, and incorporating false flags. UNC215's targets are located globally, with a particular focus on the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America.

The group's reported origin is China.

The group is associated with 1 malware families.

The group is associated with 1 malware families.

Published reports on this actor:

• https://www.esentire.com/security-advisories/ransomware-hackers-attack-a-top-safety-testing-org-using-tactics-and-techniques-borrowed-from-chinese-espionage-groups
• https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2021/08/unc215-chinese-espionage-campaign-in-israel.html

Source: MISP Galaxy, Malpedia.