# Caracal Kitten: threat group profile

> Caracal Kitten is a threat group. 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 | Not known |
| Other names | 1 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is Caracal Kitten?

Caracal Kitten is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

APT-Q-58

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> Caracal Kitten is an APT group that has been targeting activists associated with the Kurdistan Democratic Party. They employ a mobile remote access Trojan to gain unauthorized access to victims' devices. The group disguises their malware as legitimate mobile apps, tricking users into installing them and granting the hackers access to their personal data.

## Public reports about Caracal Kitten

- https://deform.co/hacker-group-caracal-kitten-targets-kdp-activists-with-malware/
- https://www.ctfiot.com/138538.html

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Caracal Kitten?

Caracal Kitten is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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