# UAC-0020: threat group profile

> UAC-0020 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 | 2 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is UAC-0020?

UAC-0020 is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

Vermin, SickSync

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

### What public reporting says

> Vermin is a threat actor group linked to the Luhansk People’s Republic and believed to be acting on behalf of the Kremlin. They have targeted Ukrainian government infrastructure using malware like Spectr and legitimate tools like SyncThing for data exfiltration. Vermin has been active since at least 2018, using custom-made RATs like Vermin and open-source tools like Quasar for cyber-espionage. The group has resurfaced after periods of inactivity to conduct espionage operations against Ukraine's military and defense sectors.

## Public reports about UAC-0020

- https://socprime.com/blog/vermin-uac-0020-hacking-collective-hits-ukrainian-government-and-military-with-spectr-malware/
- https://therecord.media/russian-vermin-hackers-target-ukraine
- https://cert.gov.ua/article/6279600

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UAC-0020?

UAC-0020 is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is UAC-0020 thought to be based?

Public reporting places UAC-0020 as operating from Russia. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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