# Cadelle: threat group profile

> Cadelle is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. 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 | Iran |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is Cadelle?

Cadelle is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Symantec telemetry identified Cadelle and Chafer activity dating from as far back as July 2014, however, it’s likely that activity began well before this date. Command-and-control (C&C) registrant information points to activity possibly as early as 2011, while executable compilation times suggest early 2012. Their attacks continue to the present day. Symantec estimates that each team is made up of between 5 and 10 people.

## Public reports about Cadelle

- https://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/iran-based-attackers-use-back-door-threats-spy-middle-eastern-targets

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Cadelle?

Cadelle is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Cadelle thought to be based?

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

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