# OnionDog: threat group profile

> OnionDog is an espionage group thought to operate from North Korea, with suspected backing from Unknown. 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 | 1 |
| Thought to operate from | North Korea |
| Suspected backing | Unknown |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is OnionDog?

OnionDog is an espionage group thought to operate from North Korea, with suspected backing from Unknown. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> This threat actor targets the South Korean government, transportation, and energy sectors.

## Who does OnionDog go after?

**Sectors:** Government, Private sector

**Countries and victims named:** South Korea

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## Public reports about OnionDog

- http://news.softpedia.com/news/korean-energy-and-transportation-targets-attacked-by-oniondog-apt-501534.shtml
- https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/onion-dog

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is OnionDog?

OnionDog is an espionage group thought to operate from North Korea, with suspected backing from Unknown. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is OnionDog thought to be based?

Public reporting places OnionDog as operating from North Korea, with suspected backing from Unknown. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

### Who does OnionDog target?

In public reporting, sectors named include government and private sector, and 1 countries and victims are named, including South Korea.

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