# Who is targeting religious organisations?

> Public reporting links 3 threat groups to attacks on religious organisations, part of the charities and NGOs industry, including Gelsemium, Earth Lusca and RedGolf. One of them is thought to have state backing. This page lists them and where they are thought to operate from, so you can see who might come after a business like yours.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/religious-organizations
Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/) > [Industries](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries) > [Charities and NGOs](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries/civil-society-ngos) > Religious organisations

## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 3 |
| Related sectors with groups | 3 |
| Suspected state backing | 1 of 3 |
| Countries of origin | 1 |
| Part of | Charities and NGOs |

## Which groups target religious organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelsemium | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/gelsemium |
| Earth Lusca | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/earth-lusca |
| RedGolf | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/redgolf |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 2
- Not known: 1

## Other sectors in charities and NGOs

- [Civil society](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/civil-society): 24 groups
- [NGOs](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/ngos): 8 groups (also called NGO)
- [Human rights](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/human-rights): 1 group

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target religious organisations?

Public reporting links 3 threat groups to attacks on religious organisations, including Gelsemium, Earth Lusca and RedGolf.

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

Most are thought to operate from China (2). 1 of the 3 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is religious organisations part of?

Religious organisations sits within charities and NGOs. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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