# MalKamak: threat group profile

> MalKamak 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 | 1 |

## Who is MalKamak?

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

### What public reporting says

> MalKamak is an Iranian threat actor that has been operating since at least 2018. They have been involved in highly targeted cyber espionage campaigns against global aerospace and telecommunications companies. MalKamak utilizes a sophisticated remote access Trojan called ShellClient, which evades antivirus tools and uses cloud services like Dropbox for command and control.

## Public reports about MalKamak

- https://www.cybereason.com/blog/research/operation-ghostshell-novel-rat-targets-global-aerospace-and-telecoms-firms

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is MalKamak?

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

### Where is MalKamak thought to be based?

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

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