# UNC4990: threat group profile

> UNC4990 is a threat group thought to operate from Italy. 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 | Italy |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is UNC4990?

UNC4990 is a threat group thought to operate from Italy. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UNC4990 is a financially motivated threat actor that has been active since at least 2020. They primarily target users in Italy and rely on USB devices for initial infection. The group has evolved their tactics over time, using encoded text files on popular websites like GitHub and Vimeo to host payloads. They have been observed using sophisticated backdoors like QUIETBOARD and EMPTYSPACE, and have targeted organizations in various industries, particularly in Italy.

## Public reports about UNC4990

- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/unc4990-evolution-usb-malware

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UNC4990?

UNC4990 is a threat group thought to operate from Italy. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is UNC4990 thought to be based?

Public reporting places UNC4990 as operating from Italy. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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