# Chernovite: threat group profile

> Chernovite is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. 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 | Russia |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 4 |

## Who is Chernovite?

Chernovite is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Chernovite is a highly capable and sophisticated threat actor group that has developed a modular ICS malware framework called PIPEDREAM. They are known for targeting industrial control systems and operational technology environments, with the ability to disrupt, degrade, and potentially destroy physical processes. Chernovite has demonstrated a deep understanding of ICS protocols and intrusion techniques, making them a significant threat to critical infrastructure sectors.

## Public reports about Chernovite

- https://www.dragos.com/blog/pipedream-mousehole-opcua-module/
- https://www.dragos.com/blog/industry-news/chernovite-pipedream-malware-targeting-industrial-control-systems/
- https://www.dragos.com/threats/the-2022-ics-ot-vulnerability-briefing-recap/
- https://www.dragos.com/blog/responding-to-chernovites-pipedream-with-dragos-global-services/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Chernovite?

Chernovite is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Chernovite thought to be based?

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

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