APT / THREAT GROUP
Equation
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Intelligence Profile
[Equation](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0020) is a sophisticated threat group that employs multiple remote access tools. The group is known to use zero-day exploits and has developed the capability to overwrite the firmware of hard disk drives. (Citation: Kaspersky Equation QA)
Threat Analysis
Equation is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
Intelligence Reports Mentioning Equation
AI Hype vs. Reality: Is AI Really Rewriting the Vulnerability Equation?
Recorded Future Blog· Apr 21, 2026
Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation
BleepingComputer· Feb 24, 2026
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.