# Solntsepek: threat group profile

> Solntsepek 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 |
| Thought to operate from | Russia |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is Solntsepek?

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

### What public reporting says

> Solntsepek is a threat actor group with ties to the Russian military unit GRU. They have claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Kyivstar, a Ukrainian mobile operator, and have been linked to previous attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Solntsepek has been associated with the Sandworm hacking group, known for their destructive cyberattacks, including the NotPetya worm. They have also engaged in hostile activities, such as revealing personal details of Ukrainian soldiers.

## Public reports about Solntsepek

- https://kyivindependent.com/sbu-russian-hacker-group-reponsible-for-kyiv-star-cyberattack/
- https://dev.ua/ru/news/atakovali-suspilne-provaiderov-i-minrazvitiya-obschin-kto-stoit-za-rossiiskoi-gruppirovkoi-solntsepek-kotoraya-aktivizirovala-napadeniya-na-ukrainskie-struktury

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Solntsepek?

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

### Where is Solntsepek thought to be based?

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

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