# APT43: threat group profile

> APT43 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 | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is APT43?

APT43 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> • APT43 is a prolific cyber operator that supports the interests of the North Korean regime. The group combines moderately-sophisticated technical capabilities with aggressive social engineering tactics, especially against South Korean and U.S.-based government organizations, academics, and think tanks focused on Korean peninsula geopolitical issues.  • In addition to its espionage campaigns, we believe APT43 funds itself through cybercrime operations to support its primary mission of collecting strategic intelligence.  • The group creates numerous spoofed and fraudulent personas for use in social engineering, as well as cover identities for purchasing operational tooling and infrastructure.  • APT43 has collaborated with other North Korean espionage operators on multiple operations, underscoring the major role APT43 plays in the regime’s cyber apparatus.

## Public reports about APT43

- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/apt43-north-korea-cybercrime-espionage
- https://mandiant.widen.net/s/zvmfw5fnjs/apt43-report

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### Who is APT43?

APT43 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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