# Unit 8200: threat group profile

> Unit 8200 is an espionage group thought to operate from Israel, 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 | Israel |
| Suspected backing | Israel |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 1 |
| Public reports | 4 |

## Who is Unit 8200?

Unit 8200 is an espionage group thought to operate from Israel, with suspected state backing. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

Duqu Group

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

## Who does Unit 8200 go after?

**Sectors:** Military, Government, Private sector

**Countries and victims named:** Iran, Sudan

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## Public reports about Unit 8200

- https://securelist.com/blog/research/70504/the-mystery-of-duqu-2-0-a-sophisticated-cyberespionage-actor-returns/
- https://archive.org/details/Stuxnet
- https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/duqu
- https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/duqu-20

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Unit 8200?

Unit 8200 is an espionage group thought to operate from Israel, with suspected state backing. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Unit 8200 thought to be based?

Public reporting places Unit 8200 as operating from Israel, with suspected state backing. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

### Who does Unit 8200 target?

In public reporting, sectors named include military, government and private sector, and 2 countries and victims are named, including Iran and Sudan.

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