# TAG-28: threat group profile

> TAG-28 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 TAG-28?

TAG-28 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> TAG-28 is a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor that has been targeting Indian organizations, including media conglomerates and government agencies. They have been using the Winnti malware, which is commonly shared among Chinese state-sponsored groups. TAG-28's main objective is to gather intelligence on Indian targets, potentially for espionage purposes.

## Public reports about TAG-28

- https://www.recordedfuture.com/blog/china-linked-tag-28-targets-indias-the-times-group

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is TAG-28?

TAG-28 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is TAG-28 thought to be based?

Public reporting places TAG-28 as operating from China. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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