# RomCom: threat group profile

> RomCom is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. 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 |
| Countries and victims named | 1 |
| Thought to operate from | Russia |
| Other names | 2 |
| Public reports | 8 |

## Who is RomCom?

RomCom is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

Storm-0978, UAT-5647

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

### What public reporting says

> ROMCOM is an evolving and sophisticated threat actor group that has been using the malware tool ROMCOM for espionage and financially motivated attacks. They have targeted organizations in Ukraine and NATO countries, including military personnel, government agencies, and political leaders. The ROMCOM backdoor is capable of stealing sensitive information and deploying other malware, showcasing the group's adaptability and growing sophistication.

## Who does RomCom go after?

**Countries and victims named:** Germany

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## Public reports about RomCom

- https://blogs.blackberry.com/en/2022/11/romcom-spoofing-solarwinds-keepass
- https://blogs.blackberry.com/en/2022/10/unattributed-romcom-threat-actor-spoofing-popular-apps-now-hits-ukrainian-militaries
- https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/j/void-rabisu-targets-female-leaders-with-new-romcom-variant.html
- https://labs.k7computing.com/index.php/romcom-rat-not-your-typical-love-story/
- https://blogs.blackberry.com/en/2023/07/decoding-romcom-behaviors-and-opportunities-for-detection
- https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/e/void-rabisu-s-use-of-romcom-backdoor-shows-a-growing-shift-in-th.html
- https://www.bsi.bund.de/DE/Themen/Unternehmen-und-Organisationen/Cyber-Sicherheitslage/Analysen-und-Prognosen/Threat-Intelligence/Aktive_APT-Gruppen/aktive-apt-gruppen_node.html
- https://blog.talosintelligence.com/uat-5647-romcom/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is RomCom?

RomCom is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is RomCom thought to be based?

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

### Who does RomCom target?

In public reporting, 1 countries and victims are named, including Germany.

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