# Unnamed Actor: threat group profile

> Unnamed Actor 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 | 4 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Suspected backing | China |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is Unnamed Actor?

Unnamed Actor 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 compromises civil society groups the Chinese Communist Party views as hostile to its interests, such as Tibetan, Uyghur, Hong Kong, and Taiwanese activist. The threat actor also targeted the Myanmar electoral commission.

## Who does Unnamed Actor go after?

**Sectors:** Civil society, Government

**Countries and victims named:** China, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Taiwan

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## Public reports about Unnamed Actor

- https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/unnamed-actor

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Unnamed Actor?

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

### Where is Unnamed Actor thought to be based?

Public reporting places Unnamed Actor 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 Unnamed Actor target?

In public reporting, sectors named include civil society and government, and 4 countries and victims are named, including China, Myanmar, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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