# UNC2717: threat group profile

> UNC2717 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 | 2 |

## Who is UNC2717?

UNC2717 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UNC2717 is a threat actor that engages in espionage activities aligned with Chinese government priorities. They demonstrate advanced tradecraft and take measures to avoid detection, making it challenging for network defenders to identify their tools and intrusion methods. UNC2717, along with other Chinese APT actors, has been observed stealing credentials, email communications, and intellectual property. They have targeted global government agencies using malware such as HARDPULSE, QUIETPULSE, and PULSEJUMP.

## Public reports about UNC2717

- https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2021/05/updates-on-chinese-apt-compromising-pulse-secure-vpn-devices.html
- http://internal-www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2021/04/suspected-apt-actors-leverage-bypass-techniques-pulse-secure-zero-day.html

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UNC2717?

UNC2717 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is UNC2717 thought to be based?

Public reporting places UNC2717 as operating from China. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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