# GoldFactory: threat group profile

> GoldFactory 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 GoldFactory?

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

### What public reporting says

> GoldFactory is a threat actor group attributed to developing sophisticated mobile banking malware targeting victims primarily in the Asia-Pacific region, specifically Vietnam and Thailand. They utilize social engineering to deliver malware to victims' devices and have close connections to the Gigabud malware family. GoldFactory's Trojans, such as GoldPickaxe and GoldDigger, employ tactics like smishing, phishing, and fake login screens to compromise victims' phones and steal sensitive information. Their evolving malware suite demonstrates a high level of operational maturity and ingenuity, requiring a proactive and multi-faceted cybersecurity approach to detect and mitigate their threats.

## Public reports about GoldFactory

- https://www.group-ib.com/blog/goldfactory-ios-trojan/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is GoldFactory?

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

### Where is GoldFactory thought to be based?

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

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