# CLOCKWORK SPIDER: threat group profile

> CLOCKWORK SPIDER 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 | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is CLOCKWORK SPIDER?

CLOCKWORK SPIDER is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Opportunistic actor that installs custom root certificate on victim to support man-in-the-middle network monitoring.

## Public reports about CLOCKWORK SPIDER

- https://go.crowdstrike.com/rs/281-OBQ-266/images/Report2020CrowdStrikeGlobalThreatReport.pdf
- https://na.eventscloud.com/file_uploads/6568237bca6dc156e5c5557c5989e97c_CrowdStrikeFal.Con2019_ThroughEyesOfAdversary_J.Ayers.pdf

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is CLOCKWORK SPIDER?

CLOCKWORK SPIDER is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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