# TA444: threat group profile

> TA444 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. 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 | North Korea |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is TA444?

TA444 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> TA444 is a North Korea state-sponsored threat actor that primarily focuses on financially motivated operations. They have been active since at least 2017 and have recently shifted their attention to targeting cryptocurrencies. TA444 employs various infection methods and has a diverse range of malware and backdoors at their disposal. They have been attributed to stealing hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of cryptocurrency and related assets.

## Public reports about TA444

- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/ta444-apt-startup-aimed-at-your-funds
- https://cyberscoop.com/north-korean-cryptocurrency-hackers-education-government/
- https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/north-korea-apt-swindled-1b-crypto-investors-2022

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is TA444?

TA444 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is TA444 thought to be based?

Public reporting places TA444 as operating from North Korea. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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