HOMETHREATSGC01
APT / THREAT GROUP

GC01

4
aliases
Last seen:May 20, 2026

Intelligence Profile

From November 2017 to October 2018, we attributed 14 campaigns to the GC threat actors that used a specific MaaS provider (hereinafter “the Provider”) offered by a known individual (hereinafter “the Provider Operator”).

Threat Analysis

GC01 is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→https://medium.com/@quoscient/golden-chickens-uncovering-a-malware-as-a-service-maas-provider-and-two-new-threat-actors-using-61cf0cb87648

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases4
SourceMalpedia

Also Known As

Golden Chickens01GC01Golden Chickens 01Golden Chickens

Research Links

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