# CL-STA-0043: threat group profile

> CL-STA-0043 is a threat 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 |
| Other names | 1 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is CL-STA-0043?

CL-STA-0043 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

TGR-STA-0043

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> CL-STA-0043 is a highly skilled and sophisticated threat actor, believed to be a nation-state, targeting governmental entities in the Middle East and Africa. They exploit vulnerabilities in on-premises Internet Information Services and Microsoft Exchange servers to infiltrate target networks. They engage in reconnaissance, locate vital assets, and have been observed using native Windows tools for privilege escalation.

## Public reports about CL-STA-0043

- https://www.securonix.com/blog/securonix-threat-labs-monthly-intelligence-insights-june-2023/
- https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/through-the-cortex-xdr-lens-uncovering-a-new-activity-group-targeting-governments-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/
- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/operation-diplomatic-specter/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is CL-STA-0043?

CL-STA-0043 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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