# Karkadann: threat group profile

> Karkadann 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 | 2 |

## Who is Karkadann?

Karkadann is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

Piwiks

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

### What public reporting says

> Karkadann is a threat actor that has been active since at least October 2020, targeting government bodies and news outlets in the Middle East. They have been involved in watering hole attacks, compromising high-profile websites to inject malicious JavaScript code. The group has been linked to another commercial spyware company called Candiru, suggesting they may utilize multiple spyware technologies. There are similarities in the infrastructure and tactics used by Karkadann in their campaigns.

## Public reports about Karkadann

- https://securelist.com/apt-trends-report-q2-2022/106995/
- https://www.welivesecurity.com/2021/11/16/strategic-web-compromises-middle-east-pinch-candiru/

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### Who is Karkadann?

Karkadann is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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