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Inception

Unattributed cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: Inception Framework, Cloud Atlas

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System
TypeUnattributed cyber threat group
Alternative designationsInception Framework, Cloud Atlas
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2014At least 2014Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG0100High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used22ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsLaZagne, PowerShower, VBShower3 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorNot attributed by ATT&CKLow[1]
TargetsThe group has targeted multiple industries and governmental entities primarily in Russia, but has also been active in the United States and throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.Med[1]
Notes
Inception is a cyber espionage group active since at least 2014. The group has targeted multiple industries and governmental entities primarily in Russia, but has also been active in the United States and throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

Inception is a cyber espionage group active since at least 2014. The group has targeted multiple industries and governmental entities primarily in Russia, but has also been active in the United States and throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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  1. Inception, Group G0100, 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 G0100)