UAC-0118 (FRwL) is a threat actor known for DDoS attacks and deploying Somnia ransomware as a wiper against critical infrastructure.
Analyst brief
UAC-0118 (FRwL, FromRussiaWithLove) is a threat actor that emerged during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. They primarily target critical infrastructure, media, energy, and government entities. The group's key TTPs include DDoS attacks and the deployment of Somnia ransomware as a wiper for destructive purposes, rather than financial gain. Defenders should focus on DDoS mitigation strategies and be alert to destructive wiper attacks disguised as ransomware incidents, especially within critical sectors.
UAC-0118
FRwLFromRussiaWithLove
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From Russia with Love, is a threat actor group that emerged during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. They primarily engage in DDoS attacks and have targeted critical infrastructure, media, energy, and government entities. FRwL has been linked to the use of the Somnia ransomware, which they employ as a wiper rather than for financial gain. While there is no direct evidence linking FRwL to the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate, it is possible that they coordinate activities with state-aligned hacktivist groups.