# Grayling: threat group profile

> Grayling is a threat 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. 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 | 4 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Suspected backing | China |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is Grayling?

Grayling is a threat group thought to operate from China, with suspected state backing. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Grayling activity was first observed in early 2023, when a number of victims were identified with distinctive malicious DLL side-loading activity. Grayling appears to target organisations in Asia, however one unknown organisation in the United States was also targeted. Industries targeted include Biomedical, Government and Information Technology. Grayling use a variety of tools during their attacks, including well known tools such as Cobalt Strike and Havoc and also some others.

## Who does Grayling go after?

**Sectors:** Biomedical, Government, Information technology

**Countries and victims named:** Taiwan, United States, Vietnam, Solomon Islands

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## Public reports about Grayling

- https://symantec-enterprise-blogs.security.com/blogs/threat-intelligence/grayling-taiwan-cyber-attacks

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Grayling?

Grayling is a threat group thought to operate from China, with suspected state backing. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Grayling thought to be based?

Public reporting places Grayling 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 Grayling target?

In public reporting, sectors named include biomedical, government and information technology, and 4 countries and victims are named, including Taiwan, United States, Vietnam and Solomon Islands.

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