# Who is targeting human resource services organisations?

> Public reporting links 1 threat group to attacks on human resource services organisations, part of the professional and Business Services industry, namely APT41. It is thought to have state backing. This page shows where it is thought to operate from, so you can see who might come after a business like yours.

Canonical page: https://www.edgeprotect.io/sub-industries/human-resource-services
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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 1 |
| Related sectors with groups | 2 |
| Suspected state backing | 1 of 1 |
| Countries of origin | 1 |
| Part of | Professional and Business Services |

## Which groups target human resource services organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT41 | China | People's Republic of China | https://www.edgeprotect.io/threat-actors/apt41 |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 1

## Other sectors in professional and Business Services

- [Legal services](https://www.edgeprotect.io/sub-industries/legal-services): 5 groups
- [Business process outsourcing](https://www.edgeprotect.io/sub-industries/business-process-outsourcing): 2 groups (also called business services, business process outsourcers)

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target human resource services organisations?

Public reporting links 1 threat group to attacks on human resource services organisations: APT41.

### Where are these groups thought to operate from?

Most are thought to operate from China (1). 1 of the 1 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is human resource services part of?

Human resource services sits within professional and Business Services. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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