HOMETHREATSCopyKittens
APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGE

CopyKittens

🇮🇷Iran-attributed
1
campaigns
3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

[CopyKittens](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0052) is an Iranian cyber espionage group that has been operating since at least 2013. It has targeted countries including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the U.S., Jordan, and Germany. The group is responsible for the campaign known as Operation Wilted Tulip.(Citation: ClearSky CopyKittens March 2017)(Citation: ClearSky Wilted Tulip July 2017)(Citation: CopyKittens Nov 2015)

Threat Analysis

CopyKittens is a known-sophistication threat actor attributed to Iran, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of espionage.

The group's espionage-oriented operations suggest a state-sponsored or state-aligned mandate, typically focused on stealing intellectual property, government secrets, or military intelligence. Targets are usually selected for strategic value rather than financial gain.

Known Campaigns

CopyKittens — Active Operations March 2026

CopyKittens is a unknown-motivation threat actor attributed to Iran. Threat actor tracked by Malpedia....

ACTIVEMEDIUM2026

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Origin🇮🇷 Iran
Aliases3
SourceMalpedia

Also Known As

G0052CopyKittensSlayer Kitten

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.