# UNC1860: threat group profile

> UNC1860 is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. 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 | Iran |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is UNC1860?

UNC1860 is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UNC1860 is a persistent and opportunistic Iranian state-sponsored threat actor that is likely affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). A key feature of UNC1860 is its collection of specialized tooling and passive backdoors that Mandiant believes supports several objectives, including its role as a probable initial access provider and its ability to gain persistent access to high-priority networks, such as those in the government and telecommunications space throughout the Middle East.

## Public reports about UNC1860

- https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/unc1860-iran-middle-eastern-networks

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UNC1860?

UNC1860 is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is UNC1860 thought to be based?

Public reporting places UNC1860 as operating from Iran. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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