# UNC3886: threat group profile

> UNC3886 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 | 4 |

## Who is UNC3886?

UNC3886 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UNC3886 is an advanced cyber espionage group with unique capabilities in how they operate on-network as well as the tools they utilize in their campaigns. UNC3886 has been observed targeting firewall and virtualization technologies which lack EDR support. Their ability to manipulate firewall firmware and exploit a zero-day indicates they have curated a deeper-level of understanding of such technologies. UNC3886 has modified publicly available malware, specifically targeting *nix operating systems.

## Public reports about UNC3886

- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/fortinet-malware-ecosystem
- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/esxi-hypervisors-malware-persistence
- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/vmware-esxi-zero-day-bypass
- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/vmware-detection-containment-hardening

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is UNC3886?

UNC3886 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is UNC3886 thought to be based?

Public reporting places UNC3886 as operating from China. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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