# APT45: threat group profile

> APT45 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 APT45?

APT45 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> APT45 is a North Korean cyber threat actor that has been active since at least 2009. They have conducted espionage campaigns targeting government agencies and defense industries, as well as financially-motivated operations, including ransomware development. APT45 has targeted critical infrastructure, financial organizations, nuclear research facilities, and healthcare and pharmaceutical companies. They use a mix of publicly available tools, modified malware, and custom malware families in their operations.

## Public reports about APT45

- https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/apt45-north-korea-digital-military-machine

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is APT45?

APT45 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is APT45 thought to be based?

Public reporting places APT45 as operating from North Korea. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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