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CyberIran

Agrius

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: Pink Sandstorm, AMERICIUM, Agonizing Serpens, BlackShadow

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System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsPink Sandstorm, AMERICIUM, Agonizing Serpens, BlackShadow
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2020At least 2020Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG1030High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used22ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsApostle, ASPXSpy, BFG Agonizer, DEADWOOD, IPsec Helper, Mimikatz, Moneybird, MultiLayer Wiper, NBTscan9 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorIranian threat actorMed[1]
TargetsAgrius is an Iranian threat actor active since 2020 notable for a series of ransomware and wiper operations in the Middle East, with an emphasis on Israeli targets.Med[1]
Notes
Agrius is an Iranian threat actor active since 2020 notable for a series of ransomware and wiper operations in the Middle East, with an emphasis on Israeli targets. Public reporting has linked Agrius to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

Agrius is an Iranian threat actor active since 2020 notable for a series of ransomware and wiper operations in the Middle East, with an emphasis on Israeli targets. Public reporting has linked Agrius to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. Agrius, Group G1030, MITRE ATT&CK
    Published/updated 2026-07-31 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-11-08
Change log
  • 2026-11-08 Entry created from MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v20.1 (group G1030)