# Scarab: threat group profile

> Scarab is an espionage 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 |
| Motive | Espionage |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is Scarab?

Scarab is an espionage group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Scarab APT was first spotted in 2015, but is believed to have been active since at least 2012, conducting surgical attacks against a small number of individuals across the world, including Russia and the United States. The backdoor deployed by Scarab in their campaigns is most commonly known as Scieron.

## Who does Scarab go after?

**Countries and victims named:** Russia, Ukraine, United States

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## Public reports about Scarab

- https://web.archive.org/web/20150124025612/http://www.symantec.com:80/connect/blogs/scarab-attackers-took-aim-select-russian-targets-2012
- https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/chinese-threat-actor-scarab-targeting-ukraine

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Scarab?

Scarab is an espionage group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Scarab thought to be based?

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

### Who does Scarab target?

In public reporting, 3 countries and victims are named, including Russia, Ukraine and United States.

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