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Nomadic Octopus

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: DustSquad

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System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsDustSquad
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2014At least 2014Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG0133High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used7ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsOctopus1 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorRussian-speaking groupMed[1]
TargetsNomadic Octopus is a Russian-speaking cyber espionage threat group that has primarily targeted Central Asia, including local governments, diplomatic missions, and individuals, since at least 2014.Med[1]
Notes
Nomadic Octopus is a Russian-speaking cyber espionage threat group that has primarily targeted Central Asia, including local governments, diplomatic missions, and individuals, since at least 2014. Nomadic Octopus has been observed conducting campaigns involving Android and Windows malware, mainly using the Delphi programming language, and building custom variants. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

Nomadic Octopus is a Russian-speaking cyber espionage threat group that has primarily targeted Central Asia, including local governments, diplomatic missions, and individuals, since at least 2014. Nomadic Octopus has been observed conducting campaigns involving Android and Windows malware, mainly using the Delphi programming language, and building custom variants.

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Sources
  1. Nomadic Octopus, Group G0133, 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 G0133)