# SAMURAI PANDA: threat group profile

> SAMURAI PANDA 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 | 3 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Suspected backing | China |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 2 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is SAMURAI PANDA?

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

### Also known as

PLA Navy, Wisp Team

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

## Who does SAMURAI PANDA go after?

**Sectors:** Private sector, Military

**Countries and victims named:** United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong

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## Public reports about SAMURAI PANDA

- http://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/whois-samurai-panda/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is SAMURAI PANDA?

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

### Where is SAMURAI PANDA thought to be based?

Public reporting places SAMURAI PANDA 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 SAMURAI PANDA target?

In public reporting, sectors named include private sector and military, and 3 countries and victims are named, including United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

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