# DEV-0147: threat group profile

> DEV-0147 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 |
| Countries and victims named | 3 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is DEV-0147?

DEV-0147 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> DEV-0147 is a China-based cyber espionage actor was observed compromising diplomatic targets in South America, a notable expansion of the group's data exfiltration operations that traditionally targeted gov't agencies and think tanks in Asia and Europe. DEV-0147 is known to use tools like ShadowPad, a remote access trojan associated with other China-based actors, to maintain persistent access, and QuasarLoader, a webpack loader, to deploy additional malware. DEV-0147's attacks in South America included post-exploitation activity involving the abuse of on-premises identity infrastructure for recon and lateral movement, and the use of Cobalt Strike for command and control and data exfiltration.

## Who does DEV-0147 go after?

**Countries and victims named:** South America, Asia, European Union

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## Public reports about DEV-0147

- https://twitter.com/MsftSecIntel/status/1625181255754039318

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is DEV-0147?

DEV-0147 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is DEV-0147 thought to be based?

Public reporting places DEV-0147 as operating from China. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

### Who does DEV-0147 target?

In public reporting, 3 countries and victims are named, including South America, Asia and European Union.

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