Threat Actor

Metador

Also known as: Metador

Metador is a suspected cyber espionage group that was first reported in September 2022. Metador has targeted a limited number of telecommunication companies, internet service providers, and universities in the Middle East and Africa. Security researchers named the group Metador based on the "I am meta" string in one of the group's malware samples and the expectation of Spanish-language responses from C2 servers.

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Properties

Last source
MITRE ATT&CK
STIX ID
intrusion-set--bfc5ddb3-4dfb-4278-8928-020e1b3feddd
In Signal since
initial import (Sep 2026)
Retrieved at
2026-11-01T16:36:58+00:00
Type
intrusion-set

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (9)

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Encrypted/Encoded File (T1027.013)

Adversaries may encrypt or encode files to obfuscate strings, bytes, and other specific patterns to impede detection. Encrypting and/or encoding file

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File Deletion (T1070.004)

Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity. Malware, tools, or other non-native files dropped or created on a

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Ingress Tool Transfer (T1105)

Adversaries may transfer tools or other files from an external system into a compromised environment. Tools or files may be copied from an external ad

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Malware (T1588.001)

Adversaries may buy, steal, or download malware that can be used during targeting. Malicious software can include payloads, droppers, post-compromise

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Non-Application Layer Protocol (T1095)

Adversaries may use an OSI non-application layer protocol for communication between host and C2 server or among infected hosts within a network. The l

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Tool (T1588.002)

Adversaries may buy, steal, or download software tools that can be used during targeting. Tools can be open or closed source, free or commercial. A to

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Web Protocols (T1071.001)

Adversaries may communicate using application layer protocols associated with web traffic to avoid detection/network filtering by blending in with exi

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Windows Command Shell (T1059.003)

Adversaries may abuse the Windows command shell for execution. The Windows command shell (cmd) is the prima

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Windows Management Instrumentation Event Subscription (T1546.003)

Adversaries may establish persistence and elevate privileges by executing malicious content triggered by a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) ev

Software & Tools (2)

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Mafalda [malware]

Mafalda is a flexible interactive implant that has been used by [Metador](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G

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metaMain [malware]

metaMain is a backdoor used by Metador to maintain long-term acces

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