# Operation DRBControl: threat group profile

> Operation DRBControl 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 Operation DRBControl?

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

### What public reporting says

> Operation DRBControl is a cyberespionage campaign targeting gambling companies in Southeast Asia, first identified in 2019. The operation involves the use of HyperBro malware and SysUpdate variants, with evidence of customer database and source code exfiltration. The threat actor has employed domain spoofing for command and control and has shown a consistent interest in the gambling industry. Trend Micro's analysis linked multiple tools and malware families to this campaign, indicating a sophisticated and evolving threat landscape.

## Public reports about Operation DRBControl

- https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/cyber-attacks/operation-drbcontrol-uncovering-a-cyberespionage-campaign-targeting-gambling-companies-in-southeast-asia

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Operation DRBControl?

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

### Where is Operation DRBControl thought to be based?

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

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