HOMETHREATSEquation Group
APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGE

Equation Group

🇺🇸United States-attributed
1
campaigns
4
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

The Equation Group is a highly sophisticated threat actor described by its discoverers at Kaspersky Labs as one of the most sophisticated cyber attack groups in the world, operating alongside but always from a position of superiority with the creators of Stuxnet and Flame

Threat Analysis

Equation Group is a known-sophistication threat actor attributed to United States, 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

Equation Group — Active Operations March 2026

Equation Group is a unknown-motivation threat actor attributed to United States. The Equation Group is a highly sophisticated threat actor described by its discoverers at Kaspersky Labs as one of the most sophisticated cyber attack groups in the world, operating alongside but always from a position of superiority with the creators of Stuxnet and Flame...

ACTIVEMEDIUM2026

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Origin🇺🇸 United States
Aliases4
SourceMalpedia

Also Known As

EQGRPTilded TeamEquation GroupG0020

Research Links

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