# Who is targeting universities?

> Public reporting links 2 threat groups to attacks on universities, part of the education and research industry, including Gelsemium and Evasive Panda. 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/universities
Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/) > [Industries](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries) > [Education and research](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries/education-research) > Universities

## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 2 |
| Related sectors with groups | 2 |
| Suspected state backing | 1 of 2 |
| Countries of origin | 1 |
| Part of | Education and research |

## Which groups target universities?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelsemium | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/gelsemium |
| Evasive Panda | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/evasive-panda |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 1
- Not known: 1

## Other sectors in education and research

- [Higher education](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/higher-education): 14 groups (also called education)
- [Scientific research](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/scientific-research): 1 group

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target universities?

Public reporting links 2 threat groups to attacks on universities, including Gelsemium and Evasive Panda.

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

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

### Which industry is universities part of?

Universities sits within education and research. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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