# SpaceBears: threat group profile

> SpaceBears is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. 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 | Russia |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is SpaceBears?

SpaceBears is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> SpaceBears is a ransomware group believed to be based in Moscow, Russia, that has taken credit for several high-profile cyberattacks while primarily operating as a Data Broker. They currently list eight organizations on their Data Leak Site, focusing on medium to small-sized targets. Their methods suggest a reliance on basic extortion strategies rather than sophisticated malware tactics, with no advanced techniques or indicators of ransomware detected.

## Public reports about SpaceBears

- https://socradar.io/dark-web-profile-spacebears/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is SpaceBears?

SpaceBears is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is SpaceBears thought to be based?

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

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