Threat Actor

Equation

Also known as: Equation

Equation is a sophisticated threat group that employs multiple remote access tools. The group is known to use zero-day exploits and has developed the capability to overwrite the firmware of hard disk drives.

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Properties

Last source
MITRE ATT&CK
STIX ID
intrusion-set--96e239be-ad99-49eb-b127-3007b8c1bec9
In Signal since
initial import (Sep 2026)
Retrieved at
2026-11-01T12:34:02+00:00
Type
intrusion-set

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (4)

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Component Firmware (T1542.002)

Adversaries may modify component firmware to persist on systems. Some adversaries may employ sophisticated means to compromise computer components and

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Environmental Keying (T1480.001)

Adversaries may environmentally key payloads or other features of malware to evade defenses and constraint execution to a specific target environment.

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Hidden File System (T1564.005)

Adversaries may use a hidden file system to conceal malicious activity from users and security tools. File systems provide a structure to store and ac

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Peripheral Device Discovery (T1120)

Adversaries may attempt to gather information about attached peripheral devices and components connected to a computer system.(Citation: Peripheral Di

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