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UNC4990  (Back to overview)


UNC4990 is a financially motivated threat actor that has been active since at least 2020. They primarily target users in Italy and rely on USB devices for initial infection. The group has evolved their tactics over time, using encoded text files on popular websites like GitHub and Vimeo to host payloads. They have been observed using sophisticated backdoors like QUIETBOARD and EMPTYSPACE, and have targeted organizations in various industries, particularly in Italy.


Associated Families

There are currently no families associated with this actor.


References
2024-01-30MandiantDiana Ion, Jae Young Kim, Muhammad Umair, Panagiotis Antoniou, Yash Gupta
Evolution of UNC4990: Uncovering USB Malware's Hidden Depths
QUIETBOARD Vetta Loader UNC4990

Credits: MISP Project