# UAC-0050: threat group profile

> UAC-0050 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 |
| Countries and victims named | 1 |
| Thought to operate from | Not known |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 5 |

## Who is UAC-0050?

UAC-0050 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UAC-0050 is a threat actor that has been active since 2020, targeting government agencies in Ukraine. They have been distributing the Remcos RAT malware through phishing campaigns, using tactics such as impersonating the Security Service of Ukraine and sending emails with malicious attachments. The group has also been linked to other hacking collectives, such as UAC-0096, and has previously used remote administration tools like Remote Utilities. The motive behind their attacks is likely espionage.

## Who does UAC-0050 go after?

**Countries and victims named:** Germany

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## Public reports about UAC-0050

- https://cert.gov.ua/article/3931296
- https://socprime.com/blog/remcos-rat-detection-uac-0050-hackers-launch-phishing-attacks-impersonating-the-security-service-of-ukraine/
- https://socprime.com/blog/new-phishing-attack-detection-attributed-to-the-uac-0050-and-uac-0096-groups-spreading-remcos-spyware/
- https://cert.gov.ua/article/3804703
- 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

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UAC-0050?

UAC-0050 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Who does UAC-0050 target?

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

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