# WIP19: threat group profile

> WIP19 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 WIP19?

WIP19 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> WIP19 is a Chinese-speaking threat group involved in espionage targeting the Middle East and Asia. They utilize a stolen certificate to sign their malware, including SQLMaggie, ScreenCap, and a credential dumper. The group has been observed targeting telecommunications and IT service providers, using toolsets authored by WinEggDrop. WIP19's activities suggest they are after specific information and are part of the broader Chinese espionage landscape.

## Public reports about WIP19

- https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/wip19-espionage-new-chinese-apt-targets-it-service-providers-and-telcos-with-signed-malware/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is WIP19?

WIP19 is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is WIP19 thought to be based?

Public reporting places WIP19 as operating from China. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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