Stealth Falcon
Intelligence Profile
[Stealth Falcon](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0038) is a threat group that has conducted targeted spyware attacks against Emirati journalists, activists, and dissidents since at least 2012. Circumstantial evidence suggests there could be a link between this group and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government, but that has not been confirmed. (Citation: Citizen Lab Stealth Falcon May 2016)
Threat Analysis
Stealth Falcon is a known-sophistication threat actor attributed to AE, 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
Stealth Falcon is a unknown-motivation threat actor attributed to AE. This threat actor targets civil society groups and Emirati journalists, activists, and dissidents....