# Hellsing: threat group profile

> Hellsing 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. 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 | 5 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Suspected backing | China |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is Hellsing?

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

### What public reporting says

> This threat actor uses spear-phishing techniques to compromise diplomatic targets in Southeast Asia, India, and the United States. It also seems to have targeted the APT 30. Possibly uses the same infrastructure as Mirage

## Who does Hellsing go after?

**Sectors:** Government

**Countries and victims named:** Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, United States, India

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## Public reports about Hellsing

- https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/hellsing
- https://securelist.com/the-chronicles-of-the-hellsing-apt-the-empire-strikes-back/69567/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Hellsing?

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

### Where is Hellsing thought to be based?

Public reporting places Hellsing 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 Hellsing target?

In public reporting, sectors named include government, and 5 countries and victims are named, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and United States.

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