# UNC1549: threat group profile

> UNC1549 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 UNC1549?

UNC1549 is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UNC1549 is an Iranian threat actor linked to Tortoiseshell and potentially the IRGC. They have been active since at least June 2022, targeting entities worldwide with a focus on the Middle East. UNC1549 uses spear-phishing and credential harvesting for initial access, deploying custom malware like MINIBIKE and MINIBUS backdoors. They have also been observed using evasion techniques and a tunneler named LIGHTRAIL in their operations.

## Public reports about UNC1549

- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/suspected-iranian-unc1549-targets-israel-middle-east

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UNC1549?

UNC1549 is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is UNC1549 thought to be based?

Public reporting places UNC1549 as operating from Iran. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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