# ShaggyPanther: threat group profile

> ShaggyPanther 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 | 3 |

## Who is ShaggyPanther?

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

### What public reporting says

> ShaggyPanther is a threat actor that primarily targets government entities in Taiwan and Malaysia. They have been active since 2008 and utilize hidden encrypted payloads in registry keys. Their activities have been detected in various locations, including Indonesia and Syria.

## Public reports about ShaggyPanther

- https://securelist.com/ksb-2019-review-of-the-year/95394/
- https://securelist.com/apt-trends-report-q3-2019/94530/
- https://securelist.com/apt-review-of-the-year/89117/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is ShaggyPanther?

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

### Where is ShaggyPanther thought to be based?

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

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