# Who is targeting covid-19 research organisations?

> Public reporting links 1 threat group to attacks on covid-19 research organisations, part of the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry, namely Earth Lusca. This page shows where it is thought to operate from, so you can see who might come after a business like yours.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 1 |
| Related sectors with groups | 5 |
| Suspected state backing | 0 of 1 |
| Countries of origin | 1 |
| Part of | Healthcare and pharmaceuticals |

## Which groups target covid-19 research organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Lusca | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/earth-lusca |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 1

## Other sectors in healthcare and pharmaceuticals

- [Healthcare](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/healthcare): 10 groups (also called health)
- [Pharmaceuticals](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/pharmaceuticals): 8 groups (also called pharmaceutical)
- [Biomedical](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/biomedical): 3 groups (also called medical)
- [Medical organisations](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/medical-organizations): 2 groups
- [Health care and social assistance](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/health-care-and-social-assistance): 1 group

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target covid-19 research organisations?

Public reporting links 1 threat group to attacks on covid-19 research organisations: Earth Lusca.

### Where are these groups thought to operate from?

Most are thought to operate from China (1). 0 of the 1 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is covid-19 research organisations part of?

Covid-19 research organisations sits within healthcare and pharmaceuticals. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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