# UNC3524: threat group profile

> UNC3524 is an espionage 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 |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is UNC3524?

UNC3524 is an espionage group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Mandiant observed this group operating since December 2019. Its techniques partially overlap with multiple Russian-based espionage actors (APT28 and APT29). They are described as having a high level of operational security, low malware footprint, adept evasive skills, and a large Internet of Things (IoT) device botnet at their disposal.

## Public reports about UNC3524

- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/unc3524-eye-spy-email

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### Who is UNC3524?

UNC3524 is an espionage group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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