# UAC-0118: threat group profile

> UAC-0118 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 | 2 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is UAC-0118?

UAC-0118 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

FRwL, FromRussiaWithLove

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

### What public reporting says

> From Russia with Love, is a threat actor group that emerged during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. They primarily engage in DDoS attacks and have targeted critical infrastructure, media, energy, and government entities. FRwL has been linked to the use of the Somnia ransomware, which they employ as a wiper rather than for financial gain. While there is no direct evidence linking FRwL to the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate, it is possible that they coordinate activities with state-aligned hacktivist groups.

## Public reports about UAC-0118

- https://socprime.com/blog/somnia-malware-detection-uac-0118-aka-frwl-launches-cyber-attacks-against-organizations-in-ukraine-using-enhanced-malware-strains/
- https://spixnet.at/cybersecurity-blog/2022/11/15/russian-hacktivists-hit-ukrainian-orgs-with-ransomware-but-no-ransom-demands/
- https://outpost24.com/blog/ics-attack-classifications/

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### Who is UAC-0118?

UAC-0118 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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