# Worok: threat group profile

> Worok 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 | 1 |

## Who is Worok?

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

### What public reporting says

> Worok is a cyber espionage group, mostly targeting Central Asia. The group toolset includes a C++ loader named CLRLoad, a PowerShell backdoor named PowHeartBeat, and a C# loader named PNGLoad.

## Who does Worok go after?

**Sectors:** Government, Energy Company

**Countries and victims named:** East Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, The Middle East, Southern Africa

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## Public reports about Worok

- https://www.welivesecurity.com/2022/09/06/worok-big-picture/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Worok?

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

### Where is Worok thought to be based?

Public reporting places Worok 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 Worok target?

In public reporting, sectors named include government and energy company, and 5 countries and victims are named, including East Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and The Middle East.

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