# Smishing Triad: threat group profile

> Smishing Triad 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 Smishing Triad?

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

### What public reporting says

> The Smishing Triad is a Chinese-speaking threat group known for targeting postal services and their customers globally through smishing campaigns. They leverage compromised Apple iMessage accounts to send fraudulent messages warning of undeliverable packages, aiming to collect personally identifying information and payment credentials. The group offers smishing kits for sale on platforms like Telegram, enabling other cybercriminals to launch independent attacks. "Smishing Triad" has expanded its operations to target UAE citizens, using geo-filtering to focus on victims in the Emirates.

## Public reports about Smishing Triad

- https://www.resecurity.com/blog/article/Smishing-Triad-Impersonates-Emirates-Post-Target-UAE-Citizens

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Smishing Triad?

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

### Where is Smishing Triad thought to be based?

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

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