# Flying Kitten: threat group profile

> Flying Kitten is an espionage group thought to operate from Iran, with suspected state backing. 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.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Countries and victims named | 2 |
| Thought to operate from | Iran |
| Suspected backing | Iran |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 6 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is Flying Kitten?

Flying Kitten is an espionage group thought to operate from Iran, with suspected state backing. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

SaffronRose, Saffron Rose, AjaxSecurityTeam, Ajax Security Team, Group 26, Sayad

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> Activity: defense and aerospace sectors, also interested in targeting entities in the oil/gas industry.

## Who does Flying Kitten go after?

**Sectors:** Military, Civil society

**Countries and victims named:** United States, Iranian internet activists

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## Public reports about Flying Kitten

- https://www.fireeye.com/content/dam/fireeye-www/global/en/current-threats/pdfs/rpt-operation-saffron-rose.pdf
- https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/cat-scratch-fever-crowdstrike-tracks-newly-reported-iranian-actor-flying-kitten/
- https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/saffron-rose

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Flying Kitten?

Flying Kitten is an espionage group thought to operate from Iran, with suspected state backing. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Flying Kitten thought to be based?

Public reporting places Flying Kitten as operating from Iran, with suspected state backing. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

### Who does Flying Kitten target?

In public reporting, sectors named include military and civil society, and 2 countries and victims are named, including United States and Iranian internet activists.

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