# Altahrea Team: threat group profile

> Altahrea Team is a threat group thought to operate from Iraq. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | Iraq |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 6 |

## Who is Altahrea Team?

Altahrea Team is a threat group thought to operate from Iraq. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Altahrea Team is a pro-Iranian hacking group that has been active since at least 2020. The group has claimed responsibility for a number of cyberattacks, including DDoS attacks against Israeli websites, a hack of the Israel Airports Authority website, and a cyberattack on the Orot Yosef power plant in Israel.

## Public reports about Altahrea Team

- https://securelist.com/ddos-attacks-in-q2-2022/107025/
- https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyberattack-on-health-ministry-website-blocks-overseas-access/
- https://techmonitor.ai/technology/cybersecurity/alahrea-team-power-plant-fire-israel
- https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2022/07/27/686324/Iraqi-hacker-group--ALtahrea-Team--targets-Israeli-IT,-e-commerce-companies-with-major-cyber-attack
- https://www.hackread.com/pro-iran-altahrea-hit-port-of-london-website-ddos-attack/
- https://nsi-globalcounterintelligence.com/cyber-security/pro-iran-hackers-target-israel-airports-authority-website/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Altahrea Team?

Altahrea Team is a threat group thought to operate from Iraq. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Altahrea Team thought to be based?

Public reporting places Altahrea Team as operating from Iraq. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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