# CardinalLizard: threat group profile

> CardinalLizard is a threat group thought to operate from China. 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 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is CardinalLizard?

CardinalLizard is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> CardinalLizard, a cyber threat actor linked to China, has targeted entities in Asia since 2018. Their methods include spear-phishing, custom malware with anti-detection features, and potentially shared infrastructure with other actors.

## Public reports about CardinalLizard

- https://securelist.com/apt-review-of-the-year/89117/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is CardinalLizard?

CardinalLizard is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is CardinalLizard thought to be based?

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

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