# Void Arachne: threat group profile

> Void Arachne is a threat group. 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 | Not known |
| Other names | 1 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is Void Arachne?

Void Arachne is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

Silver Fox

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> Void Arachne is a threat actor group targeting Chinese-speaking users with malicious MSI files containing legitimate software installers for AI software. They exploit public interest in VPN technology and AI software to distribute malware through SEO poisoning and Chinese-language-themed Telegram channels. The group's campaign includes bundling malicious Winos payloads with deepfake pornography-generating AI software and voice-and-face-swapping AI software. Void Arachne also promotes AI technologies for virtual kidnapping and uses AI voice-alternating technology to pressure victims into paying ransom.

## Public reports about Void Arachne

- https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/f/behind-the-great-wall-void-arachne-targets-chinese-speaking-user.html

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Void Arachne?

Void Arachne is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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