# Antlion: threat group profile

> Antlion is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Countries and victims named | 1 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is Antlion?

Antlion is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Antlion is a Chinese state-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) group, who has been targeting financial institutions in Taiwan. This persistent campaign has lasted over the course of at least 18 months.

## Who does Antlion go after?

**Sectors:** Financial

**Countries and victims named:** Taiwan

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## Public reports about Antlion

- https://symantec-enterprise-blogs.security.com/blogs/threat-intelligence/china-apt-antlion-taiwan-financial-attacks

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Antlion?

Antlion is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Antlion thought to be based?

Public reporting places Antlion as operating from China. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

### Who does Antlion target?

In public reporting, sectors named include financial, and 1 countries and victims are named, including Taiwan.

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