# CIRCUS SPIDER: threat group profile

> CIRCUS SPIDER 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 | 3 |

## Who is CIRCUS SPIDER?

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

### What public reporting says

> According to Crowdstrike, the NetWalker ransomware is being developed and maintained by a Russian-speaking actor designated as CIRCUS SPIDER. Initially discovered in September 2019and havinga compilation timestamp dating back to 28 August 2019, NetWalker has been found to be used in Big Game Hunting (BGH)-style operations while also being distributed via spam. CIRCUS SPIDER is advertising NetWalkeras being a closed-affiliate program,and verifies applicants before they are being accepted as an affiliate. The requirements rangefrom providing proof of previous revenue in similar affiliates programs, experience in the field and what type of industry the applicantis targeting.

## Public reports about CIRCUS SPIDER

- https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/ransomware-preparedness-a-call-to-action/
- https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/analysis-of-ecrime-menu-style-toolkits/
- https://go.crowdstrike.com/rs/281-OBQ-266/images/ReportCSIT-20081e.pdf

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is CIRCUS SPIDER?

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

### Where is CIRCUS SPIDER thought to be based?

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

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