# UAT-5394: threat group profile

> UAT-5394 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. 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 | North Korea |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is UAT-5394?

UAT-5394 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UAT-5394 is a state-sponsored North Korean threat actor known for developing the MoonPeak RAT, which is based on XenoRAT. They have transitioned from using QuasarRAT to MoonPeak and have established command and control infrastructure. UAT-5394 employs tactics such as using RDP for remote access and has implemented State Machines in their malware to complicate analysis. Their activity indicates a focus on rapidly evolving their malware and infrastructure to enhance operational capabilities.

## Public reports about UAT-5394

- https://blog.talosintelligence.com/moonpeak-malware-infrastructure-north-korea/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UAT-5394?

UAT-5394 is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is UAT-5394 thought to be based?

Public reporting places UAT-5394 as operating from North Korea. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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