# Copy-Paste: threat group profile

> Copy-Paste 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 | 2 |

## Who is Copy-Paste?

Copy-Paste is an espionage group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> The title ‘Copy-paste compromises’ is derived from the actor’s heavy use of tools copied almost identically from open source given by The Australian Government.

## Who does Copy-Paste go after?

**Sectors:** Government

**Countries and victims named:** Australia

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## Public reports about Copy-Paste

- https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/alerts/copy-paste-compromises
- https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/advisories/advisory-2020-008-copy-paste-compromises-tactics-techniques-and-procedures-used-target-multiple-australian-networks

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Copy-Paste?

Copy-Paste is an espionage group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Who does Copy-Paste target?

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

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