Operation Mermaid
Date of report
  • Jul 2016

This threat actor is based in the Middle East (possibly Iran) and targets English- and Persian-language organizations. It is alleged to be the same group behind a compromise of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Suspected victims
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iran,
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Government
Victim government reaction
  • Unknown