# Beijing Group: threat group profile

> Beijing Group is an espionage group thought to operate from China, with suspected state backing. 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.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Countries and victims named | 10 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Suspected backing | China |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 5 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is Beijing Group?

Beijing Group is an espionage group thought to operate from China, with suspected state backing. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

SNEAKY PANDA, Elderwood, Elderwood Gang, SIG22, G0066

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

## Who does Beijing Group go after?

**Sectors:** Private sector, Civil society

**Countries and victims named:** United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Australia, India, Taiwan, China, Denmark

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## Public reports about Beijing Group

- https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/sneaky-panda
- https://community.broadcom.com/symantecenterprise/communities/community-home/librarydocuments/viewdocument?DocumentKey=3b0d679a-3707-4075-a2a9-37d1af16d411&CommunityKey=1ecf5f55-9545-44d6-b0f4-4e4a7f5f5e68&tab=librarydocuments
- https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0066/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Beijing Group?

Beijing Group is an espionage group thought to operate from China, with suspected state backing. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Beijing Group thought to be based?

Public reporting places Beijing Group as operating from China, with suspected state backing. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

### Who does Beijing Group target?

In public reporting, sectors named include private sector and civil society, and 10 countries and victims are named, including United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Switzerland.

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