# BladeHawk: threat group profile

> BladeHawk is an espionage 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 |
| Countries and victims named | 1 |
| Thought to operate from | Not known |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is BladeHawk?

BladeHawk is an espionage group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

## Who does BladeHawk go after?

**Sectors:** Government

**Countries and victims named:** Kurdistan

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## Public reports about BladeHawk

- https://www.welivesecurity.com/2021/09/07/bladehawk-android-espionage-kurdish/
- https://telegra.ph/Discover-Malware-Android-03-26
- https://ti.qianxin.com/blog/articles/Blade-hawk-The-activities-of-targeted-the-Middle-East-and-West-Asia-are-exposed/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is BladeHawk?

BladeHawk is an espionage group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Who does BladeHawk target?

In public reporting, sectors named include government, and 1 countries and victims are named, including Kurdistan.

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