Cyber Threat Actor: r3dm0v3

The threat actor known by thealias r3dm0v3 has been linked to a single publicly reported incident that occurred on April 6 2016 against Watsons Auctioneers, a United Kingdom‑based company. According to the available source, the actor’s location is identified as China, though no further geographic or organizational details are provided. The compromise resulted in the confirmed loss of confidentiality for sensitive information, while the integrity and availability of the affected data were not verified to be impacted. The motive behind this specific attack is described in the reporting as being believed to be personal gain.

The tactics, techniques, and procedures employed in the Watsons Auctioneers breach were limited to exfiltration from end hosts, with the actor targeting user devices to steal data. No malware families, specific tools, or initial access vectors are mentioned in the source material, so the profile cannot elaborate on those aspects. The incident highlights the actor’s focus on data theft rather than disruption or destruction of systems, aligning with the stated personal‑gain motive. No additional campaigns or operational patterns are documented in the provided information.

Because only one incident is attributed to r3dm0v3, any broader statements about typical targeting sectors, strategic objectives, affiliations, or capabilities would constitute speculation and are therefore omitted. The profile remains confined to the confirmed facts: the alias r3dm0v3, the China location association, the 2016 UK auctioneer data‑exfiltration event, the confidentiality impact, and the personal‑gain motive as reported. No further details about the actor’s structure, sponsorship, or subsequent activities are available in the source material.