# TA406: threat group profile

> TA406 is a threat group thought to operate from South Korea. 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 | 10 |
| Thought to operate from | South Korea |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is TA406?

TA406 is a threat group thought to operate from South Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> TA406 is engaging in malware distribution, phishing, intelligence collection, and cryptocurrency theft, resulting in a wide range of criminal activities.

## Who does TA406 go after?

**Sectors:** Government, Journalists, NGOs

**Countries and victims named:** China, France, Germany, India, Japan, North America, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, United Kingdom

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## Public reports about TA406

- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/triple-threat-north-korea-aligned-ta406-scams-spies-and-steals

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is TA406?

TA406 is a threat group thought to operate from South Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is TA406 thought to be based?

Public reporting places TA406 as operating from South Korea. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

### Who does TA406 target?

In public reporting, sectors named include government, journalists and ngos, and 10 countries and victims are named, including China, France, Germany and India.

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