# UNC4736: threat group profile

> UNC4736 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 | 1 |

## Who is UNC4736?

UNC4736 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UNC4736 is a North Korean threat actor that has been involved in supply chain attacks targeting software chains of 3CX and X_TRADER. They have used malware strains such as TAXHAUL, Coldcat, and VEILEDSIGNAL to compromise Windows and macOS systems. UNC4736 has been linked to financially motivated cybercrime operations, particularly focused on cryptocurrency and fintech-related services. They have also demonstrated infrastructure overlap with other North Korean and APT43 activity.

## Public reports about UNC4736

- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/3cx-software-supply-chain-compromise

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UNC4736?

UNC4736 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is UNC4736 thought to be based?

Public reporting places UNC4736 as operating from North Korea. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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