HOMETHREATSQUIETEXIT
APT / THREAT GROUP

QUIETEXIT

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Mandiant observed this backdoor being observed by UNC3524. It is based on the open-source Dropbear SSH source code.

Threat Analysis

QUIETEXIT 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

elf.quietexitQUIETEXIT

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.quietexit

Research Links

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