# UNC1878: threat group profile

> UNC1878 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 |
| Thought to operate from | Not known |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 5 |

## Who is UNC1878?

UNC1878 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UNC1878 is a financially motivated threat actor that monetizes network access via the deployment of RYUK ransomware. Earlier this year, Mandiant published a blog on a fast-moving adversary deploying RYUK ransomware, UNC1878. Shortly after its release, there was a significant decrease in observed UNC1878 intrusions and RYUK activity overall almost completely vanishing over the summer. But beginning in early fall, Mandiant has seen a resurgence of RYUK along with TTP overlaps indicating that UNC1878 has returned from the grave and resumed their operations.

## Public reports about UNC1878

- https://twitter.com/anthomsec/status/1321865315513520128
- https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2020/10/kegtap-and-singlemalt-with-a-ransomware-chaser.html
- https://gist.github.com/aaronst/6aa7f61246f53a8dd4befea86e832456
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgDtm05qApE
- https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2020/03/the-cycle-of-adversary-pursuit.html

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### Who is UNC1878?

UNC1878 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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