# Cyber Toufan: threat group profile

> Cyber Toufan is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. 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 | Iran |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 5 |

## Who is Cyber Toufan?

Cyber Toufan is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Cyber Toufan is a threat actor group that has gained prominence for its cyberattacks targeting Israeli organizations. The group's tactics suggest potential nation-state backing, possibly from Iran. They have been involved in hack-and-leak operations, data breaches, and data destruction, impacting over 100 organizations. Cyber Toufan's activities align with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their attacks are characterized by a combination of technical breaches and psychological warfare.

## Public reports about Cyber Toufan

- https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/-cyber-toufan-hacktivists-leaked-100-plus-israeli-orgs-in-one-month
- https://socradar.io/dark-web-profile-cyber-toufan-al-aqsa/
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2023/11th-december-threat-intelligence-report/
- https://blog.polyswarm.io/2023-recap-cyber-activity-in-the-gaza-conflict
- https://www.securityweek.com/palestinian-hackers-hit-100-israeli-organizations-in-destructive-attacks/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Cyber Toufan?

Cyber Toufan is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Cyber Toufan thought to be based?

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

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