APT / THREAT GROUP
Auto-Color
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to Unit 42, Auto-Color was discovered in November 2024 named based on the file name of the initial payload. It hides its C2 communication similarly to Symbiote, including the use of proprietary encryption algorithms.
Threat Analysis
Auto-Color is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
Auto-Colorelf.auto_color
External Intelligence
Malpedia: elf.auto_colorResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.